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R277 VLU

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,226 mi
Last recorded95,226 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara76,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 VLU
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 95,226 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft UJ worn

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

Steering box leaking oil pipes (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 95,201 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front drive shaft UJ worn

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

Steering box leaking oil pipes (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 86,416 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 86,416 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 71,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 54,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 48,432 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 48,395 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split and torn (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes around front to o/s all excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail both sides universal joints at outer hubs badly worn (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2019 41,487 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2019 41,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Retaining nut was slack. retightened with new pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 34,029 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 30,119 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 29,998 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 29,703 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 29,703 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 29,408 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 29,189 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 28,668 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 28,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 25,726 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 23,597 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 23,597 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 21,600 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 19,561 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R277 VLU 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 R277 VLU, 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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R277 VLU is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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