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W778 VEF

2000 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,810 mi
Last recorded89,810 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Jeep Wrangler Sahara63,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW778 VEF
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2021 89,810 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front chassis spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring cup (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis and steering box mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring cup (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chassis and suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2019 88,943 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle has general underside corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2019 88,943 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle has general underside corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2018 86,591 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides on to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle has general underside corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2017 83,841 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Oil leak differential ()

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated corroded (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Oil leak differential ()

vehicle has general underside corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2016 80,870 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 80,870 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both fronts (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 76,774 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 72,488 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 72,488 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 68,176 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 61,694 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 56,858 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 50,714 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 46,469 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 38,238 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 34,144 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 34,103 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

n/s/f bumper damaged

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Aug 2006 29,162 miles

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

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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W778 VEF is a 2000 Jeep Wrangler Sahara in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2000 Jeep Wrangler Sahara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 63,744 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 W778 VEF, 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 26 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W778 VEF is a 2000 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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