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R794 SBL

1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,471 mi
Last recorded57,471 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara89,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR794 SBL
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 57,471 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s/f tyre has chunks missing out of tread

wipers split but clears screen

Fail 13 Jun 2014 57,463 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s/f tyre has chunks missing out of tread

wipers split but clears screen

Pass 2 Apr 2014 57,374 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 57,374 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 54,931 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

exhaust very rusty and weak

front brake discs very rusty and worn badly

Pass 26 Oct 2012 54,931 miles

exhaust very rusty and weak

front brake discs very rusty and worn badly

Pass 15 Feb 2010 50,411 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara?

Based on 5,356 MOT tests across 335 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
2,060
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
335
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 167
fog lamp not working 107
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 99
Stop lamp not working 93
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R794 SBL is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 89,740 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 Sahara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 167 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R794 SBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R794 SBL is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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