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R701 GRP

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,644 mi
Last recorded76,644 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara74,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR701 GRP
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 76,644 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 76,585 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 75,767 miles

Body has slight corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 75,028 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 74,504 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 74,475 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 73,144 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 64,419 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 12 Oct 2012 64,419 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2011 58,160 miles

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

SUSPENSION AND AXLES RUSTED

Fail 23 Sep 2011 58,146 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

SUSPENSION AND AXLES RUSTED

Pass 17 Aug 2010 50,286 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 45,901 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 42,267 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 36,453 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 36,453 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 25,475 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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R701 GRP 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 70.6%.

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 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 R701 GRP, 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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R701 GRP is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 14 March 1998.

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