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R76 SLB

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Green Petrol 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,752 mi
Last recorded149,752 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara74,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR76 SLB
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 149,752 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 147,755 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 145,713 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 145,699 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Spare tyre defective under-inflated ()

Pass 14 Nov 2022 143,355 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 141,087 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 138,954 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 136,860 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 134,293 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 130,283 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 126,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 May 2016 125,960 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 120,350 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front coil springs corroded

brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 114,749 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 114,548 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 108,104 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 101,664 miles

wipers smeary

Pass 22 Feb 2011 94,480 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 86,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 86,388 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 77,182 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 73,506 miles

REAR EXHAUST MOUNT CABLE TIED

Pass 21 Feb 2007 69,262 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 66,353 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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R76 SLB is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Green with a 2,777cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R76 SLB, 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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R76 SLB is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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