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R912 HGN

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

78,384 mi
Last recorded78,384 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara74,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR912 HGN
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 78,384 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 78,229 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 76,560 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 76,560 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 76,445 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released bulb incorrectly fitted (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 72,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 72,680 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak tail pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

Offside Front Inner wing corroded

Rear chassi corroded

unable to see rear brake condition

Pass 9 Jan 2019 70,859 miles

n/s & o/s chassis slight corrosion starting

no warning lights on dash time of test

Fail 9 Jan 2019 70,859 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working connection (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

n/s & o/s chassis slight corrosion starting

no warning lights on dash time of test

Pass 16 Nov 2017 68,981 miles

rear tail exhaust deteriorating

Pass 14 Nov 2016 65,898 miles

rear tail pipe exhaust deteriorating

Fail 14 Nov 2016 65,898 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tail pipe exhaust deteriorating

Pass 12 Nov 2015 64,028 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 61,373 miles

rear brake pipes covers

Pass 7 Nov 2013 57,168 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 57,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 53,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 53,517 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 51,719 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 51,719 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 46,592 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

top stop lamp not working

Pass 4 Nov 2010 46,592 miles

top stop lamp not working

Pass 9 Nov 2009 41,848 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 41,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 32,912 miles

damper on front steering mechanism slight leak

Pass 18 Apr 2008 32,302 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 32,249 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion on all brake pipes under vehicle

Pass 23 Apr 2007 31,260 miles

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

surface corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 25 Apr 2006 29,596 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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R912 HGN is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R912 HGN, 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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R912 HGN is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 7 February 1998.

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