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R753 FRT

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,755 mi
Last recorded97,755 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara74,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR753 FRT
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 97,755 miles

general surface corrosion under neath of vehicle

Fail 25 Sep 2021 97,755 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

general surface corrosion under neath of vehicle

Pass 3 Feb 2020 97,559 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front hub very rusted condition

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub very rusted condition

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

Oil leak, but not excessive pipe to radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper brake light not working

Rear fuel tank protector very rusted

exhaust in a rusted condition

Pass 2 Jan 2019 96,176 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 92,824 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 92,824 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened both side (turpin cap) (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 91,280 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 90,015 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 88,851 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 87,617 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 79,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 79,473 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 78,983 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 78,155 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 78,155 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 77,434 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 77,434 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 76,917 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 76,059 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 69,390 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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R753 FRT is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R753 FRT, 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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R753 FRT is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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