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Y561 SUD

2001 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,524 mi
Last recorded96,524 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sahara61,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY561 SUD
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 96,524 miles

all underside components inc chassis heavily undersealed

areas of chassis showing corrosion

front discs showing wear/corrosion on inner face & unable to see pads fully

intermittent fault with n/s/f indicator

up & down movement noted at steering wheel

various suspension bushes perished

Pass 8 Apr 2025 93,818 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all underside components inc chassis all heavily under sealed

slight leakage from steering damper

up & down movement noted on steering wheel

various suspension bushes perished

Pass 2 Apr 2024 91,460 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 90,653 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 88,878 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 88,279 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 88,276 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal pipe section corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 87,735 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 87,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Box leaking oil from seal (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket rusted away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 86,304 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 86,296 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 84,936 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brakes have some imbalance (28%).

Pass 14 Dec 2016 83,237 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 81,371 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front offside and nearside inner face corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside to nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 81,358 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 74,593 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 65,558 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 56,243 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front drive shaft u/j worn

Pass 27 Jun 2011 50,902 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 47,093 miles

both front wiperblades begining to split and smear

both rear anti roll bar drop link bushes worn

Pass 10 Jun 2009 40,554 miles

rusty rear brake pipes

slight play in both anti roll bar link arms + bushes

Pass 28 Nov 2008 40,431 miles

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

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

rusty rear brake pipes

Pass 3 Oct 2007 40,334 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 38,919 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

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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Y561 SUD is a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sahara in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 Y561 SUD, 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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Y561 SUD is a 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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