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T196 RDU

1999 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

105,942 mi
Last recorded105,942 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara66,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT196 RDU
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 105,942 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 102,904 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 100,333 miles

Internal rattle from the exhaust.

Fail 5 Feb 2024 100,333 miles

Steering locking device ineffective Steering arm from steering box adjuster loose (2.1.3 (d))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Internal rattle from the exhaust.

Pass 21 Feb 2023 98,151 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 98,143 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 97,330 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 96,475 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 96,475 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 95,338 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 95,320 miles

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering rod end at steering box has play and damaged dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 91,778 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 drop links have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 91,778 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 drop links have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 90,197 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 87,331 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 83,535 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 78,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

some rusting to n/s/r spring seat

Pass 9 Mar 2015 78,045 miles

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

some rusting to n/s/r spring seat

Pass 12 Mar 2014 72,977 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 72,977 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 68,439 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 68,439 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 64,876 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 61,444 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 54,627 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 47,803 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

g/box leaking oil

n/s/f seat belt buckle difficult to release

n/s/r seat belt buckle difficult to release

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 16 Mar 2009 47,813 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

g/box leaking oil

n/s/f seat belt buckle difficult to release

n/s/r seat belt buckle difficult to release

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 17 Mar 2008 45,208 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 39,702 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 32,622 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 32,622 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (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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T196 RDU is a 1999 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 1999 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 66,555 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 T196 RDU, 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 27 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T196 RDU is a 1999 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 20 March 1999.

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