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SP51 HUU

2001 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

56,007 mi
Last recorded56,007 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sahara61,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 HUU
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 56,007 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r hub seal leaking slightly

underside covered in underseal

Fail 9 Feb 2026 56,000 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Front lower radiator support mount corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under side of vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Dec 2025 55,214 miles

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

Front to rear under seald under body

Offside Rear hub sill seeping slightly

Pass 2 Jan 2025 49,708 miles

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

Offside Rear Hub sill seeping slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle under-sealed and heavily corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2024 49,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Hub sill seeping slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle under-sealed and heavily corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2024 48,815 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both lamps (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 48,812 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation Nearside laggs offside, possible oil in nearside (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both lamps (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 49,550 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 49,540 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 49,100 miles

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

fuel tank cradle corroded not excessive

Pass 13 Oct 2015 48,950 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

oil leak at o/s/r brake back plate

Fail 13 Oct 2015 48,950 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

oil leak at o/s/r brake back plate

Pass 2 Oct 2014 48,865 miles

Centre exhaust system in poor condition

Master cylinder brake pipes slightly corroded

O/S/R Hub oil seal has a slight leak, but not affecting the performance of the brake

Power steering pipes very corroded

Steering box has slight free play

Fail 2 Oct 2014 48,865 miles

Centre exhaust system in poor condition

Master cylinder brake pipes slightly corroded

O/S/R Hub oil seal has a slight leak, but not affecting the performance of the brake

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Power steering pipes very corroded

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has slight free play

Pass 23 Sep 2013 48,753 miles

oil leak from o/s/r hub

Pass 5 Sep 2012 48,566 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 58,566 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 48,341 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 48,446 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 47,968 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front inner brake discs in poor condition blackened

Pass 11 Aug 2010 47,968 miles

front inner brake discs in poor condition blackened

Pass 27 Jul 2009 46,339 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 38,841 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 38,841 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 34,048 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 34,048 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling has excessive play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling has excessive play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara?

Based on 5,356 MOT tests across 335 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
2,060
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
335
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 167
fog lamp not working 107
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 99
Stop lamp not working 93
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SP51 HUU is a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sahara in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sahara models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 61,007 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 Sahara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 167 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP51 HUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SP51 HUU is a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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