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R401 OAS

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,501 mi
Last recorded74,501 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara76,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 OAS
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 74,501 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 74,501 miles

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

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

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 24 Apr 2010 72,968 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 67,360 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 26 Aug 2008 67,360 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 Jul 2007 66,485 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 60,715 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 60,210 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling has excessive play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

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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R401 OAS is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R401 OAS, 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 R401 OAS registered?

R401 OAS is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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