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R646 DBW

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,869 mi
Last recorded117,869 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara74,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR646 DBW
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 117,869 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 117,869 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 114,746 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 114,656 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 110,608 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear halfshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 3 Dec 2013 108,088 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear halfshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 7 Nov 2012 106,351 miles

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

slight oil leak nearside rear half shaft oil seal?

Fail 2 Dec 2011 102,553 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all front and rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly

nearside rear halfshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 2 Dec 2011 102,553 miles

all front and rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly

nearside rear halfshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 22 Oct 2010 93,564 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight oil leak from nearside rear halfshaft oil seal ?

Pass 13 Aug 2009 85,619 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 85,594 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 77,665 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 77,604 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

can not complete emission test as the tester keeps coming up with a low flow problem.

Pass 6 Jun 2007 70,499 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 63,710 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 63,595 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Park brake cable needs slight adjustment.

Service brake not tested due to leaking union @ rear.

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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R646 DBW is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R646 DBW, 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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R646 DBW is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 11 March 1998.

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