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V181 HKW

1999 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,643 mi
Last recorded116,643 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara66,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV181 HKW
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 116,643 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 116,547 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 111,190 miles

Center brake light inop.

Fail 20 Mar 2013 111,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Center brake light inop.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 107,263 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 107,252 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

high level brake light inop.

slight exhaust blow from centre box

small cut in offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 20 Jan 2011 101,432 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 101,430 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 94,912 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 94,912 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 85,635 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 85,633 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 73,987 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 73,901 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

brake fluid level low

slight play in both rear anti roll bar bushs

Pass 15 Dec 2006 65,777 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 64,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake fluid low

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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V181 HKW is a 1999 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V181 HKW, 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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V181 HKW is a 1999 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 16 September 1999.

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