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V715 RBW

1999 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

81,953 mi
Last recorded81,953 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Jeep Wrangler Sahara72,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV715 RBW
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 81,953 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 30 Jan 2025 80,133 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both , in & out movement (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 80,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both , in & out movement (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 80,128 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 78,941 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 76,933 miles

Exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Fail 7 Nov 2022 76,931 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside front chassis/steering box mounting area excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2021 73,997 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 73,997 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis out side (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (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))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 72,050 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 67,992 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 67,889 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes from master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play swivell (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 67,870 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes from master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play swivell (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 67,811 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 67,800 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 67,564 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 67,561 miles

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

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 67,279 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 66,956 miles

Front bothside tyre weiring uneven.

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

both front and rear diff.leaking

noisewhen fulllock N/F.

Fail 15 Mar 2013 64,718 miles

Both front and rear diff. leaking

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Noise coming when turning on nearside front wheel.

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 64,718 miles

Both front and rear diff. leaking

Noise coming when turning on nearside front wheel.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 59,805 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 59,805 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 53,497 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 53,232 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

No centre brake light.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 53,232 miles

No centre brake light.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 52,530 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 52,530 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2007 50,811 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 48,202 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara?

Based on 5,356 MOT tests across 335 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
2,060
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
335
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 167
fog lamp not working 107
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 99
Stop lamp not working 93
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V715 RBW is a 1999 Jeep Wrangler Sahara in Black 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 Sahara models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 72,238 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 167 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V715 RBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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V715 RBW is a 1999 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, first registered on 19 November 1999.

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