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R40 USA

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,218 mi
Last recorded70,218 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara76,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 USA
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 70,218 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 70,218 miles

Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 68,002 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 64,231 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 58,172 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 57,880 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 57,383 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 56,743 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 55,931 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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R40 USA is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R40 USA, 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 R40 USA registered?

R40 USA is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R40 USA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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