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S49 TTW

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,191 mi
Last recorded74,191 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara74,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS49 TTW
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 74,191 miles

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 73,705 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Differential seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Axle torsion arm to chassis. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 72,855 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 71,562 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 70,964 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 68,695 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 64,039 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 61,323 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 56,697 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 55,489 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 53,216 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 51,273 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 50,740 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 50,733 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 50,698 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 49,517 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
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S49 TTW is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S49 TTW, 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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S49 TTW is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 23 December 1998.

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