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R380 VLU

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

23,251 mi
Last recorded23,251 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara76,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR380 VLU
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 23,251 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 22,948 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 22,620 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 22,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 21,885 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 21,210 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 19,355 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 19,355 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 13,600 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 12,734 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 12,689 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 12,504 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 12,298 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 12,018 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 11,438 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 10,944 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 10,338 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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R380 VLU is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R380 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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What year was R380 VLU registered?

R380 VLU is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R380 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R380 VLU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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