CarVerify

Free Car Check

S494 JRH

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Green Petrol 3960cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

83,637 mi
Last recorded83,637 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara74,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jeep
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS494 JRH
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 83,637 miles

Chassis, rear brake pipes, rear springs and shocks light corrosion

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 23 Jan 2025 78,829 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 75,767 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 74,605 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides have slight play and rusty (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 27 Sep 2022 72,997 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 72,223 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 71,475 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 70,364 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 67,387 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 63,524 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 61,163 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 60,407 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 60,407 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 59,848 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 59,848 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 59,764 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 59,764 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 59,218 miles

oil leak from engine,gearbox,differentail areas

Pass 6 Jun 2011 58,505 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 57,812 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 55,499 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 51,384 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 47,945 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
Full Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S494 JRH is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 S494 JRH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S494 JRH?

You can check the full history of S494 JRH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S494 JRH registered?

S494 JRH is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 24 October 1998.

Is S494 JRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S494 JRH shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S494 JRH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S494 JRH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.