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R818 OGO

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

53,569 mi
Last recorded53,569 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara74,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 OGO
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 53,569 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 51,388 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 49,145 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 47,177 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 44,392 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 42,328 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 40,234 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 38,272 miles

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

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

Offside & Nearside door steps are very corroded

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 36,542 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 34,676 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 33,604 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 32,845 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 32,246 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 31,824 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 31,824 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 30,971 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 30,377 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 29,699 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 28,791 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2007 28,476 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 27,779 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 27,761 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2005

evidence of oil leak at n/s/r stub axle. †

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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R818 OGO is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 R818 OGO, 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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R818 OGO is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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