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R832 NMO

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

91,183 mi
Last recorded91,183 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara76,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR832 NMO
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 91,183 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 90,053 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 89,238 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 87,915 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 87,908 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2022 86,189 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 84,198 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 82,029 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 79,506 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 77,576 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 75,234 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 71,851 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 68,847 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 65,847 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 63,684 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 62,283 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 62,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 60,823 miles

offside rear hub leaking oil

Pass 6 Jul 2010 57,357 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 57,337 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 53,941 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 50,397 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 47,457 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 47,453 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 45,109 miles

Signs of oil loss at offside rear hub .

Fail 19 Jun 2006 45,106 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pipes wire covered .

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2005 39,703 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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R832 NMO is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 R832 NMO, 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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R832 NMO is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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