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R823 DFM

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,149 mi
Last recorded72,149 miles
Recorded on2 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

RegistrationR823 DFM
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 May 2023 72,149 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Next to trailing arm bush - as maked - side of chassis and under side of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Top hose leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 71,868 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 71,855 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 70,709 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Aug 2019 66,279 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 60,484 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 60,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 2 Oct 2017 55,554 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 54,962 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 54,262 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 51,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 49,160 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 47,078 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 44,241 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 41,805 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play nsf antiroll joint

Pass 17 Sep 2010 41,805 miles

slight play nsf antiroll joint

Pass 16 Sep 2009 39,238 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 36,445 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 32,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 27,935 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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R823 DFM is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R823 DFM, 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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R823 DFM is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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