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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
underside/chassis and suspension covered in underseal
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat - approaching limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat - approaching limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play (2.2.2 (b))
Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering box area in chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded generally and heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
fuel tank support cradle is heavily corroded
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low flat top image present (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat - approaching limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat - approaching limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play (2.2.2 (b))
Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering box area in chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded generally and heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
fuel tank support cradle is heavily corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Central Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s rear body mount of 3 (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s rear body mount area of 3 (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main chassis rail through out (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main chassis rail through out (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near brake servo (1.1.11 (c))
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear seat folded not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Underbody sprayed heavily with Underseal
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near brake servo (1.1.11 (c))
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear seat folded not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Underbody sprayed heavily with Underseal
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Some slight underside corrosion
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
exhaust rear bracket missing
front & rear brake pipes lightly corroded inside metal sheithing
leak of oil or fluid on nearside rear hubb/back plate
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust rear bracket missing
front & rear brake pipes lightly corroded inside metal sheithing
leak of oil or fluid on nearside rear hubb/back plate
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara?
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R442 VLU is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 R442 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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R442 VLU is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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