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TJZ 9347

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

120,387 mi
Last recorded120,387 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara74,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJZ 9347
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 120,387 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres nearing limit in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 119,993 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm to drag link ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 119,990 miles

Nearside Suspension rod insecurely attached bolt loose on panhard rod bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn panhard rod play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipe across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm to drag link ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 119,383 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 119,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 116,220 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 115,911 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Feb 2018 114,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion body slightly corroded near body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 114,505 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion Centre Body Mount Has Corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 113,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2014 111,727 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside and Nearside side steps corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2013 109,682 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 109,660 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 106,119 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 102,885 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 99,150 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2009 95,123 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

general corrosion to underside chassis=body

rear belts not use at time of test

Fail 19 Aug 2009 95,123 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

general corrosion to underside chassis=body

rear belts not use at time of test

Pass 20 Aug 2008 90,666 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 90,666 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 85,504 miles

CAT rattling but working perfectly

General corrosion underneath

Slight dampness at steering damper

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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TJZ 9347 is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 TJZ 9347, 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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What year was TJZ 9347 registered?

TJZ 9347 is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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