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R117 VLB

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

67,710 mi
Last recorded67,710 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara74,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 VLB
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 67,710 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 67,710 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 67,701 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 67,701 miles

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative both (4.4.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 67,645 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 67,643 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 67,627 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 67,554 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 67,384 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 66,973 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 66,077 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 66,067 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 64,756 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded along chassis

both side steps heavy corrosion around mounting points

Fail 27 Jul 2018 64,756 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded along chassis

both side steps heavy corrosion around mounting points

Pass 21 Jul 2017 63,587 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front antiroll bar bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in clips (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 brake pipes along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 62,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 along top of chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 62,375 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven grabbing severly (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 along top of chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear exhaust hanger rotted off

Pass 31 Jul 2015 61,166 miles

hi-level stop lamp out! rear exhaust mounting bracket seperated from system.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 60,420 miles

ns washer weak!light corrosion on main brake pipe.

oil/dampness where auto geabox pipe connects to oil cooler/radiator.

slight play in front anti-roll bar links.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 59,371 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 59,360 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 57,525 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 57,525 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 55,454 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 53,707 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 53,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 51,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 50,741 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 50,741 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 49,246 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 47,739 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 47,739 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

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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R117 VLB is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 74,295 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 R117 VLB, 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 28 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R117 VLB is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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