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R999 KBP

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Green Lpg 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

94,300 mi
Last recorded94,300 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara76,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR999 KBP
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 94,300 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 94,022 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 89,158 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 83,169 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 83,012 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 79,204 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 74,796 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2017 70,750 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2016 66,728 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 62,184 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2014 57,145 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 56,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rattle in exhaust

Pass 19 Jul 2012 55,171 miles

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

exhaust catalyst broken up inside

rear brake application slightly uneven

slight leak from steering damper

Pass 1 Aug 2011 53,811 miles

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

exhaust catalyst broken up inside

rear brake application slightly uneven

slight leak from front steering damper

Pass 21 Jul 2010 52,644 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 51,115 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2009 51,104 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 50,070 miles

nearside rear brake drum looks damp

Fail 4 Aug 2008 50,068 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear brake drum looks damp

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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R999 KBP is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Green with a 3,960cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R999 KBP, 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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R999 KBP is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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