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Y297 TCS

2001 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,193 mi
Last recorded61,193 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto61,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY297 TCS
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara Auto
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 61,193 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 61,184 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 60,983 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Fail 26 Jun 2024 60,983 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 60,735 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 60,735 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 60,320 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering dampener seeping

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 60,320 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both rear drop links have excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering dampener seeping

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 59,798 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 59,798 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 58,478 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 58,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 55,871 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 53,101 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 53,101 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 50,161 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 48,461 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 44,591 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 41,613 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 41,613 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

ADVISE LOW READINGS ON REAR BRAKES

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 May 2007 40,595 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 35,215 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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Y297 TCS is a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 Y297 TCS, 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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Y297 TCS is a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Auto, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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