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R625 BEC

1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

122,063 mi
Last recorded122,063 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara89,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR625 BEC
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 122,063 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 122,054 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 121,755 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring mounting plates (5.3.6 (a) (i))

no rear seats fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2025 121,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring mounting plates (5.3.6 (a) (i))

no rear seats fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2024 121,733 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength radius arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring mounting plates (5.3.6 (a) (i))

no rear seats fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2024 119,770 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 119,770 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2022 119,293 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 119,293 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 117,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner and outer walls

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner and outer walls

Fail 20 Dec 2021 117,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner and outer walls

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner and outer walls

Pass 2 Dec 2020 114,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 114,509 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 112,619 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/Side & O/Side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/Side & O/Side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 27 Nov 2019 112,617 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/Side & O/Side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/Side & O/Side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 18 Nov 2019 112,329 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 111,337 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 111,337 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 110,741 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 110,740 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 110,057 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 106,827 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 106,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 104,380 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 104,380 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 101,337 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 98,144 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 89,642 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 42,056 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 64,497 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 61,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 45,292 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 36,362 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara?

Based on 5,356 MOT tests across 335 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
2,060
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
335
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 167
fog lamp not working 107
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 99
Stop lamp not working 93
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R625 BEC is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 89,740 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 Sahara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 167 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R625 BEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R625 BEC is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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