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S601 RKK

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,479 mi
Last recorded71,479 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara74,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS601 RKK
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 71,479 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 71,412 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 71,317 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 71,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 May 2023 71,237 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 71,237 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 71,085 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 71,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 May 2021 70,986 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 70,897 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 70,883 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 70,633 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 70,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2017 67,924 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 67,395 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 66,849 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 66,849 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 66,313 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 65,094 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 64,034 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 63,237 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 61,202 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 61,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 57,164 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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S601 RKK is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S601 RKK, 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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What year was S601 RKK registered?

S601 RKK is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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