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T208 TBL

1999 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

98,066 mi
Last recorded98,066 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara66,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT208 TBL
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 98,066 miles

Vehicle has been refurbed and all undersealed

Fail 11 Aug 2026 98,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle has been refurbed and all undersealed

Fail 23 Jul 2025 98,063 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached FROM CHASSIS (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front suspension component corroded

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Under body and suspension component corroded

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 98,040 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OFFSIDE REAR SERVICE BRAKE WEAK

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 93,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 89,865 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 89,863 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 87,180 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 87,177 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis /inner /outer chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch x2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis/inner -outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 82,512 miles

corrosion to underside of car

Pass 1 Apr 2020 78,739 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 78,731 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 74,951 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 74,919 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2018 71,602 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 66,535 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 66,535 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 61,011 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 61,011 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 54,283 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 54,283 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 46,745 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 45,940 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 45,246 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 44,430 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 43,655 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 43,403 miles

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

front diff has oil leak

slight corrosion on tow bar

Pass 3 Sep 2007 43,144 miles

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

exhaust front box rattles

Fail 3 Sep 2007 43,144 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

exhaust front box rattles

Pass 11 May 2006 42,135 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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T208 TBL is a 1999 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 T208 TBL, 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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T208 TBL is a 1999 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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