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R400 DJW

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,423 mi
Last recorded98,423 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara76,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 DJW
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 98,423 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 98,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 96,971 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 96,609 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 96,253 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 95,497 miles

STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING HAS SLIGHT LIFT

Fail 8 Jun 2021 95,497 miles

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

STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING HAS SLIGHT LIFT

Pass 6 Jul 2020 94,236 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 93,405 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 92,237 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 90,918 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 89,981 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 89,814 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 86,506 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 83,603 miles

o/s rear chassis corrodeing

o/s/r brake sluggish

Pass 20 Aug 2013 59,597 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 78,822 miles

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

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

front tyre tread low

o/s uj corrodeing

rear brake pipes corrodeing

Pass 7 Aug 2012 78,822 miles

front tyre tread low

o/s uj corrodeing

rear brake pipes corrodeing

Pass 16 Aug 2011 76,392 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 71,478 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 71,478 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 66,977 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 64,381 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 61,126 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 61,126 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 57,755 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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R400 DJW is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R400 DJW, 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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What year was R400 DJW registered?

R400 DJW is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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