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Y153 GDU

2001 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,230 mi
Last recorded56,230 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto61,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY153 GDU
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Auto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 56,230 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 56,125 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 56,125 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 51,778 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 48,838 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 43,209 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre outer sidewall cracking

slight movement in the steering column

Pass 10 Jun 2010 43,209 miles

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

offside front tyre outer sidewall cracking

slight movement in the steering column

Pass 26 May 2009 36,130 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 35,636 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/ front fog light not working

Pass 31 Mar 2008 31,736 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 30,756 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 29,875 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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Y153 GDU is a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 61,490 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y153 GDU, 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 25 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y153 GDU registered?

Y153 GDU is a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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