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OY12 GZW

2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,469 mi
Last recorded99,469 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto50,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 GZW
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 99,469 miles

Corrosion to underside suspension components

Exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2025 99,469 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to underside suspension components

Exhaust corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 96,011 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 95,906 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 95,763 miles

possible fuel leak at fuel filter

Pass 4 Oct 2021 95,030 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 92,939 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 92,939 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 90,857 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sides rear brake pads worn low!

hairline crack cat converter, minor blow

play both nearside front balljoints

play both offside front balljoints

Pass 21 Mar 2019 83,207 miles

hairline crack on catalytic converter causing minor blow

play both nearside balljoints

play both offside balljoints

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 13 Mar 2019 82,847 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

hairline crack on catalytic converter causing minor blow

play both nearside balljoints

play both offside balljoints

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 15 Mar 2018 68,810 miles

hairline crack cat converter starting to blow

play both nearside balljoints

play both offside balljoints

Fail 8 Mar 2018 68,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres cracking on tread and wearing edges, nearside worst

hairline crack cat converter starting to blow

play both nearside balljoints

play both offside balljoints

Pass 7 Mar 2017 53,560 miles

all tyres starting to crack on tread

hairline crack in catalytic converter, causing slight blow

play both nearside front balljoints

play both offside front balljoints

Fail 6 Mar 2017 53,560 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all tyres starting to crack on tread

hairline crack in catalytic converter, causing slight blow

play both nearside front balljoints

play both offside front balljoints

Pass 4 Mar 2016 35,581 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 24,130 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto?

Based on 1,553 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
4,865
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 25
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 17
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OY12 GZW is a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 50,094 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY12 GZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OY12 GZW is a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Crd 197 Auto, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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