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R174 UJB

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,657 mi
Last recorded90,657 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara76,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 UJB
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 90,657 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive PAS fluid leak from pump and pipes. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff/axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Front diff/axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Near side running board/step heavily corroded.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 90,657 miles

All direction indicators not working Stalk faulty. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive PAS fluid leak from pump and pipes. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff/axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Front diff/axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Near side running board/step heavily corroded.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 90,434 miles

brake pipes corroded

front numberplate minor wear

oil leak from engine and rear diff

rusty side steps

rusty suspension parts

rusty under body

Fail 12 Nov 2021 90,434 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

brake pipes corroded

front numberplate minor wear

oil leak from engine and rear diff

rusty side steps

rusty suspension parts

rusty under body

Pass 2 Nov 2020 89,751 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low on tread

oil leak

very rusty under body ie suspension, brake pipes and chassis

Pass 15 May 2019 88,901 miles

n/s/r , n/s/f , o/s/f tyres have deep cuts in the sidewalls

o/s/r tyre wearing low on tread

oil leak

rear anti roll bar bushes have minor play

rear diff leaking

rusty underbody

Fail 15 May 2019 88,901 miles

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

n/s/r , n/s/f , o/s/f tyres have deep cuts in the sidewalls

o/s/r tyre wearing low on tread

oil leak

rear anti roll bar bushes have minor play

rear diff leaking

rusty underbody

Pass 3 Nov 2017 88,311 miles

front number plate showing signs of wear

rusty side steps

rusty underbody

temp fuel cap fitted but sill is tight

Pass 8 Sep 2016 87,531 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted front and back

o/s/r tyre wearing low

rusty underbody

Fail 8 Sep 2016 87,531 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted front and back

o/s/r tyre wearing low

rusty underbody

Pass 24 Jun 2015 86,581 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2015 86,581 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

exhaust emissions not tested due to misfire

Pass 3 Jul 2014 83,012 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 77,636 miles

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre cracking slightly on outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre cracking slightly on inner sidewall

offside front seat belt frayed slightly

spare wheel missing

Pass 25 Nov 2011 66,871 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 65,870 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 65,870 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 61,567 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 57,036 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 52,040 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 47,569 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 40,279 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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R174 UJB is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R174 UJB, 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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R174 UJB is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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