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V53 EHT

1999 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,806 mi
Last recorded101,806 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara66,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV53 EHT
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 101,806 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 101,806 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 101,588 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 100,732 miles

Nearside Front position lamp not working start of test

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

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 1 Dec 2021 100,704 miles

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

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fuel pipe very corroded

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

body mounting areas corroded

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 11 Nov 2020 99,304 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive not significantly weakened, benefit of doubt given (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play all covers thick grease (2.1.3 (b) (i))

air bag light has been on most off the test , now off

Fail 11 Nov 2020 99,304 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive not significantly weakened, benefit of doubt given (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play all covers thick grease (2.1.3 (b) (i))

air bag light has been on most off the test , now off

Pass 16 Nov 2019 98,519 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both leaking grease slightly (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

all suspension components corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2018 97,464 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Front both wipers poor but adiquit

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounts top and bottem (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 97,456 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Front both wipers poor but adiquit

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounts top and bottem (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 96,044 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Nov 2017 96,043 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 94,201 miles

underside has surface rust

Fail 21 Nov 2016 94,201 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

underside has surface rust

Pass 26 Nov 2015 92,926 miles

NSR trailing arm front bush worn

OSF antiroll bar link gaiter perished

Underside generally rusty

Excessive play in both rear hubs

Fail 23 Nov 2015 92,926 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

NSR trailing arm front bush worn

OSF antiroll bar link gaiter perished

Underside generally rusty

Pass 2 Dec 2014 92,503 miles

Rear antiroll bar bushes have slight play and rear trailing arm bushes perished

Some brake pipes poorly secured

Underside rusty and slight play in rear hubs

Pass 18 Nov 2013 91,330 miles

some play in stearing joints

Pass 16 Nov 2012 90,353 miles

front suspension corroded

movement in offside rear drop link

Pass 21 Dec 2011 89,325 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 89,337 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 88,723 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 88,608 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 81,473 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 80,321 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 80,320 miles

Front Brake master cylinder severely corroded (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 79,382 miles

Light Corrosion On Chassis

Slight Play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 31 Aug 2006 77,820 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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V53 EHT is a 1999 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V53 EHT, 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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V53 EHT is a 1999 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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