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R965 BVS

1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Black Petrol 3956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,625 mi
Last recorded88,625 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2006
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara89,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR965 BVS
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,956cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 12 Apr 2006 88,625 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara?

Based on 5,356 MOT tests across 335 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
2,060
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
335
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 167
fog lamp not working 107
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 99
Stop lamp not working 93
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R965 BVS is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara in Black with a 3,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 89,740 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler Sahara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 167 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R965 BVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R965 BVS registered?

R965 BVS is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R965 BVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R965 BVS shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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