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R55 TMB

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,384 mi
Last recorded99,384 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara74,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 TMB
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 99,384 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 96,978 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2016 94,705 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 94,705 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 91,463 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 87,762 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 83,734 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 83,734 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 79,182 miles

metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre on limit

possible slight leak from diff

Fail 5 Nov 2012 79,182 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front tyre on limit

possible slight leak from diff

Pass 29 Nov 2011 74,344 miles

brake fluid level just above min level

metal brake pipes corroded

rear brakes show signs of brakefluid loss but unable to see fully advise brake check

rear diff oil seal seaping oil

Pass 30 Nov 2010 69,535 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 69,531 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 64,445 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 59,537 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 59,537 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 49,870 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 37,743 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 37,743 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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R55 TMB is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 74,295 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 R55 TMB, 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 28 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R55 TMB is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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