MOT Status
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105,942 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Internal rattle from the exhaust.
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.
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))
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))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
some rusting to n/s/r spring seat
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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)
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
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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