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R47 BHU

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,200 mi
Last recorded101,200 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara76,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR47 BHU
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 101,200 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 100,959 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 100,659 miles

offside front shock absorber stanchion pitted

slight rear underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Jan 2017 100,658 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside front shock absorber stanchion pitted

slight rear underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2016 100,271 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 100,271 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 100,238 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 97,915 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 93,841 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 93,841 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 93,760 miles

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

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

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

tow bar rusty.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 92,560 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 92,560 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 91,306 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front tyres and n/s/r starting to crack

Pass 9 Jun 2008 90,635 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 88,171 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 May 2007 88,171 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 83,909 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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R47 BHU is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R47 BHU, 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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R47 BHU is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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