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P121 BPR

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,190 mi
Last recorded117,190 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara76,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 BPR
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 117,190 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 117,190 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 116,795 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

non standard wheels, raised suspension, exhaust system fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2019 116,790 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

General Vehicle condition poor corrosion in Body and Chassis.

Pass 8 Feb 2018 113,356 miles

all suspension bushes slightly perished

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Feb 2018 113,356 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

all suspension bushes slightly perished

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Feb 2017 110,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

general corrosion through out vehicle

Pass 17 Feb 2016 108,371 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both on reservoir (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint propshaft (2.4.G.4b)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Jan 2015 106,111 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2015 106,109 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 96,050 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

underside corrosion

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2014 96,050 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

underside corrosion

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2012 87,938 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 87,930 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside front tyre flat

Fail 1 Nov 2011 86,068 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes and fuel coroded

corosion to underside

front pads low and discs in poor condision

Pass 1 Nov 2011 86,068 miles

brake pipes and fuel coroded

corosion to underside

front pads low and discs in poor condision

Pass 9 Jul 2010 82,117 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 80,569 miles

brake pipes slightly coroded

front anti roll bar bushes split

near side front tyre low

wiper blades split

Pass 30 Jun 2008 76,738 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 69,575 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 61,385 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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P121 BPR is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P121 BPR, 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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P121 BPR is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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