CarVerify

Free Car Check

P438 JKP

1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Black Petrol 3960cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

491,717 mi
Last recorded491,717 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara89,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Jeep
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP438 JKP
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 491,717 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 49,077 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 47,331 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 45,115 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 41,834 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 39,752 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 38,270 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 38,254 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 12 Jun 2008 37,540 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 37,532 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust fouling on shocker

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 May 2007 36,758 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 36,757 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 31,743 miles

a lot of travel on handbrake

split on side off offside rear tyre

stone chips in front screen

Pass 18 Apr 2005 31,038 miles

split on side wall of offside rear tyre

stone chips on front screen

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara?

Based on 5,356 MOT tests across 335 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
2,060
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
335
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 167
fog lamp not working 107
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 99
Stop lamp not working 93
Full Jeep Wrangler Sahara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P438 JKP is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 89,740 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler Sahara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 167 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P438 JKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P438 JKP?

You can check the full history of P438 JKP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P438 JKP registered?

P438 JKP is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, first registered on 21 January 1997.

Is P438 JKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P438 JKP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P438 JKP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P438 JKP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.