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PE51 XLF

2001 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

58,785 mi
Last recorded58,785 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sahara61,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 XLF
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 58,785 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 54,958 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 51,983 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Throughout (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 49,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

chassis heavily corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2021 45,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2020 41,898 miles

n/s/f outer driveshaft universal joint has light play

Pass 18 Apr 2019 35,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 28,216 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 23,337 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f and n/s/f drive shaft outer u/js worn

Fail 12 Apr 2017 23,336 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f and n/s/f drive shaft outer u/js worn

Pass 6 Apr 2016 16,897 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 13,697 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 10,863 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 8,929 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 8,361 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 8,190 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 7,854 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 7,463 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 6,958 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 6,188 miles

rear seats and seat b elts not in the vehicle when pressented for test

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
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PE51 XLF is a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sahara in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sahara models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 61,007 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 PE51 XLF, 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 25 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PE51 XLF registered?

PE51 XLF is a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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