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OSV 455

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

58,177 mi
Last recorded58,177 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara76,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSV 455
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 58,177 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 58,066 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 57,982 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 57,975 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 57,662 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 57,356 miles

underseal to underside

Pass 7 Apr 2017 57,090 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 56,271 miles

underseal to all of the underside

Pass 1 Apr 2015 55,778 miles

grease on brake pipes

underside is waxed

Pass 18 Mar 2014 55,373 miles

grease on brake pipes

underseal to underside

Pass 15 Apr 2013 54,922 miles

brake pipes greased

underseal to underside

Pass 11 Apr 2012 54,350 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 54,234 miles

front disc's are slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Apr 2010 53,912 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 52,950 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 52,940 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 52,776 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 51,151 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara?

Based on 4,788 MOT tests across 263 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
2,157
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
263
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 227
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93
Stop lamp not working 90
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 81
fog lamp not working 70
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OSV 455 is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 76,415 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OSV 455, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OSV 455 registered?

OSV 455 is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is OSV 455 safe to buy?

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