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R855 CUY

1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

120,437 mi
Last recorded120,437 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara89,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 CUY
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 120,437 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 118,564 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 117,757 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 116,369 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 115,331 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 110,136 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 110,136 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 103,407 miles

Nearside Front tyre is deteriorated and split around sidewall

Offside Rear tyre is deteriorated and split around sidewall

Rear exhaust rubber mount is deteriorated / split

Rear fuel pipe is corroded

Rear rear exhaust is fouling towbar

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bonnet prop is missing

horn is insecure

items removed from drivers view of the road

play in rear half shafts / dif

Fail 11 Apr 2016 103,407 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure front spot light wiring loose (1.9.2a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front tyre is deteriorated and split around sidewall

Offside Rear tyre is deteriorated and split around sidewall

Rear exhaust rubber mount is deteriorated / split

Rear fuel pipe is corroded

Rear rear exhaust is fouling towbar

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bonnet prop is missing

horn is insecure

items removed from drivers view of the road

play in rear half shafts / dif

Pass 23 Feb 2015 100,193 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 100,193 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 98,690 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 98,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 93,247 miles

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

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

long handbrake travel

o/s/r bottom shock absorber bush worn

Pass 24 May 2011 88,488 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2011 88,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 82,806 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 82,766 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 74,379 miles

screw in o/s/f tyre

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 23 Feb 2009 74,376 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

screw in o/s/f tyre

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 7 Sep 2007 63,208 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 63,208 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 63,207 miles

front brake pads very low

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara?

Based on 5,356 MOT tests across 335 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
2,060
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
335
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 167
fog lamp not working 107
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 99
Stop lamp not working 93
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R855 CUY is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 89,740 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 Sahara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 167 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R855 CUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R855 CUY is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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