MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,617 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp come on with position lamps (4.3.3 (b))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At front crossmember (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected at rear arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering shaft joints small wear (2.2.A.1a)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering shaft joints small wear (2.2.A.1a)
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting, weld cracked (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
lower joint on steering shaft has slight play
rear diff leaks oil
Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine has cooling system leaks
front crankshaft oil seal leaks oil
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine has cooling system leaks
front crankshaft oil seal leaks oil
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R233 DBP is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
Across all 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 74,295 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 R233 DBP, 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 28 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R233 DBP is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 20 May 1998.
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