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V31 PLH

1999 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,668 mi
Last recorded96,668 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto68,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV31 PLH
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Auto
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 96,668 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 96,668 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 95,127 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 94,906 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 94,902 miles

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 93,536 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r and n/s/r rear lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 93,534 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r and n/s/r rear lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 89,836 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 88,726 miles

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 88,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 87,288 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes from master cylinder running forward allong o/s/f chassis leg x3 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

front to rear fuel pipe corroding

Fail 10 Jan 2019 87,288 miles

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

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes from master cylinder running forward allong o/s/f chassis leg x3 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

front to rear fuel pipe corroding

Pass 6 Feb 2018 85,697 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 79,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE IS SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 69,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

underside of vehicle is slightly corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2011 69,875 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2010 63,692 miles

n/s wing repeater repaired with tape when presented for retest

Fail 13 May 2010 63,692 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2007 19,930 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2007 19,930 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 15,924 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto?

Based on 4,770 MOT tests across 281 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
2,739
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 99
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85
position lamp(s) not working 67
fog lamp not working 62
Brake pipe excessively corroded 62
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V31 PLH is a 1999 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 68,470 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 Sahara Auto fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 99 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V31 PLH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V31 PLH is a 1999 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto, first registered on 24 November 1999.

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