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S568 JLJ

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,552 mi
Last recorded150,552 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara74,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS568 JLJ
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2025 150,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2025 150,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 149,270 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 147,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2023

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower Coil Spring Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 145,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Depth 1.6 MM * (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Interior Mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 143,215 miles

Offside Rear sill corded & holed

Pass 4 Sep 2020 141,854 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 139,511 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 138,156 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 134,784 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 132,086 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 127,179 miles

Rear suspension has surface corrosion,also chassis.

Fail 5 Aug 2015 127,078 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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 linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 124,293 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 124,293 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 119,921 miles

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

front diff pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 20 Oct 2011 105,855 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 92,370 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 92,370 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 77,946 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 77,687 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 59,527 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 59,527 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 43,715 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 43,715 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 24,439 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 20,989 miles

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

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

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

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

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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S568 JLJ is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S568 JLJ, 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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S568 JLJ is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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