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R896 KAF

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

87,257 mi
Last recorded87,257 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara76,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR896 KAF
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 87,257 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper split

Pass 20 Mar 2025 86,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Screen wash bottle leaking

Fail 18 Mar 2025 86,298 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Screen wash bottle leaking

Pass 8 Mar 2024 84,220 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 84,220 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 83,367 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 81,833 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 79,484 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 77,983 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 75,377 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 73,843 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

cracks in n/s/r tyre wall

n/s/r and o/s/r body mounts rusty surface rust on chassis

slight play found at n/s/f wheel

Pass 17 Mar 2017 71,374 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 68,740 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 66,235 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 66,195 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 63,865 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 63,862 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 59,272 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front wipers split!

n/s front tyre getting low 3mm

Fail 26 Jan 2008 59,246 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front wipers split!

n/s front tyre getting low 3mm

Pass 9 Feb 2007 53,302 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 45,176 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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R896 KAF is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R896 KAF, 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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R896 KAF is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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