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R589 VKE

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Green Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,713 mi
Last recorded113,713 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara76,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR589 VKE
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 113,713 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel tank shield corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2018 107,310 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both sides fronts u/j both sides front axle joints worn/attention needed (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides fronts uppers and lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 106,662 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both sides front axle joints worn /attention needed (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides fronts uppers and lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 102,102 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 102,100 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 96,650 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 91,664 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 91,664 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 88,595 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 87,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 85,849 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 84,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 84,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 82,413 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 79,636 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 73,753 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 69,450 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 65,272 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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R589 VKE is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Green with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R589 VKE, 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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R589 VKE is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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