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Y442 HWJ

2001 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

101,728 mi
Last recorded101,728 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sahara61,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY442 HWJ
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 101,728 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 101,639 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 101,639 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 101,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected coil spring top mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 99,238 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

front suspension covered in grease

Fail 28 Oct 2020 99,235 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

front suspension covered in grease

Pass 14 Nov 2019 95,587 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2018 91,099 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 91,096 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 86,565 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 86,561 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 80,039 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 80,039 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 74,199 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

rear diff leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 68,030 miles

E,M,L, illuminated

rear diff leaking

Pass 9 Oct 2013 61,895 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 61,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 55,899 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 55,761 miles

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

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

handbrake lever excessive travel

Pass 20 Sep 2011 49,426 miles

Beam images vague

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 49,176 miles

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

Beam images vague

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 42,268 miles

nearside front driveshaft u.j. worn.

rear diff leaking oil.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 35,423 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 29,250 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 29,250 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 23,194 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 18,474 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 18,274 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres outer side walls splitting cords not exposed

rear number plate damaged but still readable

Pass 27 Jun 2005 17,776 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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Y442 HWJ is a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sahara in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sahara models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 61,007 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 Y442 HWJ, 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 25 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y442 HWJ is a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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