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R766 RCJ

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

76,522 mi
Last recorded76,522 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara74,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR766 RCJ
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 76,522 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 76,463 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 76,402 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 76,007 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 75,021 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 75,021 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 72,604 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 72,604 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 69,794 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 67,351 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 67,211 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 66,710 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 66,710 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 65,687 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 65,677 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 63,783 miles

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 distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 62,067 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 62,067 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 58,115 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 57,425 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 57,425 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 56,697 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front wipers leaving lines

near side rear petrol pipe corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2008 55,443 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 55,443 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 May 2007 53,442 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 50,436 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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R766 RCJ is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R766 RCJ, 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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R766 RCJ is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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