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R632 TKL

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

56,721 mi
Last recorded56,721 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara76,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR632 TKL
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 56,721 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 56,157 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 56,048 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 55,114 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front brake discs worn and corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 54,862 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

rear brake back plates damp

Fail 1 Apr 2019 54,862 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

rear brake back plates damp

Pass 9 Jan 2018 54,114 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear hub seals leaking

Pass 19 Jan 2017 51,725 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear hub seals leaking

Fail 10 Jan 2017 51,722 miles

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear hub seals leaking

Pass 5 Jan 2016 49,411 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 49,411 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 46,858 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 43,952 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs are in poor condition[inner faces]

Pass 10 Jan 2013 40,525 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 37,215 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 34,910 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 34,910 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 33,925 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 32,438 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 32,438 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 30,147 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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R632 TKL is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R632 TKL, 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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R632 TKL is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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