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R7 TOO

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

92,084 mi
Last recorded92,084 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara76,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 TOO
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 92,084 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 92,084 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 91,459 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 89,873 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 84,583 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 80,400 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 80,261 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 80,104 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 79,361 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 78,704 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 78,160 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL, Brake pipes corroding. Pipe covering obscures extent of corrosion. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 78,160 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL, Brake pipes corroding. Pipe covering obscures extent of corrosion. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 76,861 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 76,503 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 76,503 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 74,427 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 72,933 miles

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

number plate lamps have slight damage

Pass 30 Nov 2010 71,321 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 69,294 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 67,448 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 66,515 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 65,146 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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R7 TOO is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 R7 TOO, 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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R7 TOO is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 13 November 1997.

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