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P585 OLB

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Green Petrol 3956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,111 mi
Last recorded67,111 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara76,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP585 OLB
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 67,111 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 67,111 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 66,719 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 66,719 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2017 65,297 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 59,878 miles

Front brake pads low

Rear brake pipes corroded

under car corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2016 59,231 miles

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

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

Front brake pads low

Rear brake pipes corroded

under car corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2014 59,777 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 59,776 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 58,961 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 58,961 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 57,952 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 57,371 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

misting of oil from steering box seal

Fail 12 Jun 2008 57,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

misting of oil from steering box seal

Pass 12 Jun 2007 53,871 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 46,633 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara?

Based on 4,788 MOT tests across 263 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
2,157
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
263
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 227
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93
Stop lamp not working 90
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 81
fog lamp not working 70
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P585 OLB is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Green with a 3,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 76,415 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 4.0 Sahara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P585 OLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P585 OLB is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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