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R726 XHJ

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,089 mi
Last recorded90,089 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara76,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR726 XHJ
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 90,089 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering damper leaking

Fail 18 Jul 2025 90,089 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Poor running (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering damper leaking

Pass 22 Jul 2024 88,690 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 88,690 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 81,276 miles

Central Rear petrol tank guard corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

power steering noisey

Fail 4 Feb 2019 81,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear petrol tank guard corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

power steering noisey

Pass 11 Oct 2017 75,811 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 71,777 miles

fuel tank strap rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2015 68,016 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 68,015 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 680,045 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play steering u j @ box (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor@ step (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 62,919 miles

All coil springs corroded rear more so

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

Offside front tyre wearing more on inner edge of tread

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

Spare tyre is flat and worn/bald on outer edge of tread

Fail 27 Aug 2014 62,918 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

All coil springs corroded rear more so

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

Offside front tyre wearing more on inner edge of tread

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

Spare tyre is flat and worn/bald on outer edge of tread

Pass 6 Sep 2013 58,069 miles

heatshield loose on cat

Fail 5 Sep 2013 58,067 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

heatshield loose on cat

Pass 5 Sep 2012 55,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all metal brake pipes require checking

Fail 4 Sep 2012 55,359 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all metal brake pipes require checking

Pass 2 Sep 2011 53,111 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 51,222 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 51,218 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 49,302 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 46,876 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 44,426 miles

no rear seats fitted both rear seat belts damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2006 41,358 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 41,358 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R726 XHJ is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R726 XHJ, 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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R726 XHJ is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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