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R959 KKO

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

125,377 mi
Last recorded125,377 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara74,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 KKO
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 125,377 miles

HAND BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL ADVISE ADJUSTMENT

Nearside Front WING CORRODED

Nearside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATE DAMP ADVISE INSPECTION

OIL COOLER PIPE SLIGHT OIL SEEP

Offside Front WING CORRODED

Offside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATE DAMP ADVISE INSPECTION

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 125,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

HAND BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL ADVISE ADJUSTMENT

Nearside Front WING CORRODED

Nearside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATE DAMP ADVISE INSPECTION

OIL COOLER PIPE SLIGHT OIL SEEP

Offside Front WING CORRODED

Offside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATE DAMP ADVISE INSPECTION

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 123,238 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 123,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2022 119,502 miles

Both front wiper blades split, but clear screen effectively

Nearside number plate bulb in op

Nearside rear hub seal leaking

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside rear hub seal leaking

Fail 7 Oct 2022 119,487 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both front wiper blades split, but clear screen effectively

Nearside number plate bulb in op

Nearside rear hub seal leaking

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 8 Oct 2021 115,406 miles

Centre stop lamp in op

Nearside number plate bulb in op

Oil leak from nearside rear hub seal

Pass 7 Oct 2020 112,331 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 109,883 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre stop lamp in-op (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nearside rear axle seal leaking

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Nearside rear tyre valve perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Slight blow from rear exhaust box

Pass 8 Oct 2018 107,211 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 103,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak axle ()

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 103,516 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak axle ()

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 100,409 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

High level stoplamp not working

Fail 20 Sep 2016 100,409 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

High level stoplamp not working

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 96,395 miles

Small exhaust blow from center box

Pass 24 Nov 2014 91,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 91,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 83,505 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 83,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2011 72,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear hub seal leaking.

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear diff pinion leaking.

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Unable to fully inspect rear seat belts.

Pass 4 Jun 2011 72,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear hub seal leaking.

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

Rear diff pinion leaking.

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Unable to fully inspect rear seat belts.

Pass 7 May 2010 66,232 miles

Hi level stop lamp not working.

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

Rear diff pinion leaking.

Pass 15 May 2009 60,474 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 May 2009 60,474 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 54,419 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Fail 19 May 2008 54,419 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 50,503 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2007 50,503 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2005 33,642 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 33,642 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 33,526 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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R959 KKO is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 R959 KKO, 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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R959 KKO is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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