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S716 VVR

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,089 mi
Last recorded136,089 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara74,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS716 VVR
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 136,089 miles

Front diff. oil leak

Nearside headlamp lens cracked

Rear brake pipes appear corroding but covering springs obscure view

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 136,089 miles

Front diff. oil leak

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

Nearside headlamp lens cracked

Rear brake pipes appear corroding but covering springs obscure view

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 124,272 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 124,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 111,764 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 111,764 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 101,974 miles

Both wiper blades deteriorating

High level brake lamp inoperative

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 101,974 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

High level brake lamp inoperative

Both wiper blades deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 93,799 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 93,107 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Not possible to check corrosion to brake pipe due to covering

Rear NO p-late cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2009 83,128 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield rattle

Fail 27 Mar 2009 83,128 miles

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

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

Exhaust heat shield rattle

Pass 7 Mar 2008 73,983 miles

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

Most metal brake covered with spring coatings

Pass 2 Mar 2007 65,846 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 57,152 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S716 VVR is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S716 VVR, 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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S716 VVR is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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