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R303 XSD

1998 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Green Petrol 5200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

109,925 mi
Last recorded109,925 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler Sahara74,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 XSD
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,200cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 109,925 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 109,910 miles

advise park brake lever travel

Pass 8 Dec 2022 109,907 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 109,902 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 108,385 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 106,459 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 102,370 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 102,163 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 98,432 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 96,531 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 96,531 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 92,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light displayed

Pass 25 Jun 2013 87,307 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 7,976 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 7,976 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 78,775 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 78,703 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 75,714 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 74,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 74,172 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 70,601 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 70,489 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2006 65,488 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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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R303 XSD is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler Sahara in Green with a 5,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R303 XSD, 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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What year was R303 XSD registered?

R303 XSD is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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