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P570 BUA

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

2,092 mi
Last recorded2,092 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara76,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP570 BUA
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 2,092 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 323 miles

Nearside Rear Rear hub seal slighty damp

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 247 miles

Vehicle modified for off road/track use - aftermarket seats/belts fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2022 184 miles

Emissions not tested no catalysts fitted to vehicle,different engine fitted,unable to confirm year of manufacture (8.2.1.2 (d))

Obligatory mirror missing Nearside & Offside door mirrors missing (3.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

aftermarket removable steering wheel fitted,play in quick release mechanism

both front doors not fitted to vehicle,6 point harnesses and bucket seats/rollcage fitted to vehicle

drivers airbag not fitted,no warning lamp present,vehice has rear seats removed a full roll cage and 6 point harnesses,tested as extensively modified

Pass 22 Aug 2019 135,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all suspension bushes perished

all suspension components corroded

vehicle chassis corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2019 135,884 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (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))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all suspension bushes perished

all suspension components corroded

vehicle chassis corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2019 135,878 miles

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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all suspension bushes perished

all suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle body corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2018 134,771 miles

surface corrosion nearside and offside chassis

Fail 18 Jun 2018 134,771 miles

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

surface corrosion nearside and offside chassis

Pass 19 Jul 2016 134,722 miles

All suspension bushes front and rear perishing

Centre brake light inop

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing front and rear (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 134,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Centre Brake light imop

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded Front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 134,297 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 132,172 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 May 2013 131,170 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 130,405 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 130,404 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel return pipe to tank excess corrosion.

minor perishing of osf tyre.

osf tyre inner edge uneven wear.

rear silencer support corroded away , but system still supported.

very corroded rear shock absorbers.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 126,590 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 126,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 121,467 miles

air bag light on

radiator in very poor condition

various suspension bushes cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2009 115,230 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 115,230 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak on rear diff

radator in poor conditon

Pass 31 Mar 2008 105,988 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 105,867 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2007 96,467 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 96,467 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 86,465 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 86,464 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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P570 BUA is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 P570 BUA, 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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P570 BUA is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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