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P901 PNO

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,595 mi
Last recorded112,595 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara76,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP901 PNO
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 112,595 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 112,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and osr links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 112,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pinch bolt possibly loose on trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm pinch bolt possibly loose on bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear hand brake only just met efficiency

Fail 12 Oct 2021 112,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pinch bolt possibly loose on trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm pinch bolt possibly loose on bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear hand brake only just met efficiency

Pass 29 Oct 2020 111,681 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 Oct 2020 111,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 May 2019 111,071 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 111,050 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 110,320 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 109,577 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 108,080 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 106,862 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 105,635 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 104,633 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

some brake pipes covered preventing inspection

Fail 1 May 2013 104,633 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

some brake pipes covered preventing inspection

Pass 8 May 2012 103,210 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 100,554 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 100,352 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 100,330 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 100,330 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 98,199 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 98,199 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 97,608 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 93,549 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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P901 PNO is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P901 PNO, 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 P901 PNO registered?

P901 PNO is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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