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R283 ERL

1998 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

70,302 mi
Last recorded70,302 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler Sahara74,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR283 ERL
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 70,302 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 67,306 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 66,416 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced chassis around mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2024 66,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub back plate damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced chassis around mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements blocked by tow bar attatchent (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 66,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

Fail 2 Jun 2023 66,010 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

Pass 17 Jun 2022 65,815 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 65,654 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 65,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate damp

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 65,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate damp

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 64,891 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 64,536 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 64,003 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 63,413 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 62,862 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 62,862 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 61,903 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 60,899 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 59,464 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 56,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 51,823 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Jun 2010 51,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2009 46,451 miles

n/s/r brake perform ance slightly lower than o/s/r performance (n/s/r 147kgs o/s/r 280kgs)!

slight oil leak from steering box.

underside of vehicle very dry.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 42,968 miles

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

auxillary drive belt perished.

both front brake discs corroded on insides + binding slightly.

front diff seal weaping slightly.

various light underbody corrosion.

various stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 6 Jun 2007 38,293 miles

handbrake travels high.

o/s/f brake hose slightly rubbing suspension arm on full right hand lock.

underside of vehicle very dry & corroded.(Needs wax oyling)

Pass 25 May 2006 32,194 miles

front brake discs corroded on outer edges.

front to rear metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

n/s headlamp full with condensation,pattern slightly poor.

underside of vehicle & chassis dry & corroded,(needs wax oyling).

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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R283 ERL is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler Sahara in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Wrangler Sahara models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 74,172 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 R283 ERL, 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 28 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R283 ERL is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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