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R366 SLB

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,054 mi
Last recorded98,054 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara74,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR366 SLB
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 98,054 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels ()

Pass 29 Aug 2018 95,219 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 88,903 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 May 2016 82,043 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 75,310 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 72,083 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 72,083 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2013 66,610 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2012 64,221 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2011 61,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

temp repair to exhaust

Pass 27 May 2010 59,315 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

noise from steering when lock to lock

slight oil leak

Fail 27 May 2010 59,315 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

noise from steering when lock to lock

slight oil leak

Fail 27 May 2009 59,035 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

rear diff pinion oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2008 49,465 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear axle brake pipe corrodeing

side steps corroded through

Pass 4 Jun 2007 43,752 miles

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

dry sounding steering column bush

nearside side step corroded

rear axle brake pipe corrodeing

Pass 16 May 2006 37,148 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 36,856 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R366 SLB is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 R366 SLB, 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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R366 SLB is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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