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S77 EEP

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,684 mi
Last recorded92,684 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara74,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS77 EEP
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 92,684 miles

Offside Rear slight end freeplay at hub

Pass 2 Jan 2025 92,650 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 92,578 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 92,249 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 92,043 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 91,998 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 90,954 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 90,954 miles

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 87,802 miles

Under body fuel breather pipe coroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 84,394 miles

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

Rear axle casing and suspension mountings corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Intermediate steering shaft joint worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 84,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle casing and suspension mountings corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Intermediate steering shaft joint worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 81,045 miles

All Front & Rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Front Offside & Nearside outer driveshaft U/J joints corroded

Front coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Front to rear Fuel return pipe corroded

Rear coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe from master cylinder to rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Across front chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded X 2 (2.3.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside & offside across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

All Front and Rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Starting to break up (3.5.1g)

Front Offside & nearside outer driveshaft U/J joints corroded

Front coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Return pipe front to rear ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 80,303 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front repeater lens damaged

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

steering wheel worn

Pass 18 Sep 2015 79,925 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 79,925 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 77,997 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 75,783 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 75,770 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 69,154 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 64,035 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 58,968 miles

advise oil leak osr inner brake drum area

Fail 21 Jul 2010 58,968 miles

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

advise oil leak osr inner brake drum area

Pass 8 Jul 2009 54,842 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 51,661 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 51,661 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 50,518 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 44,871 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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S77 EEP 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 S77 EEP, 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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S77 EEP is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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