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S939 YHK

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

146,734 mi
Last recorded146,734 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara74,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS939 YHK
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 146,734 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 145,533 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 143,574 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 143,558 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 141,726 miles

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 16 Dec 2021 135,351 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 131,591 miles

No rear seat fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2020 131,591 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

No rear seat fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2019 123,786 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 121,146 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 1 Jun 2017 120,612 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 120,146 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 118,721 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 118,721 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 116,837 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 115,877 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 110,333 miles

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

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

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

small play o/s/r anti-roll bar link arm

unable to fully inspect and see thge rear steel brake pipes due to coiled metal armoured covering around them, these coils are rusty iun places

Fail 10 May 2011 110,333 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

small play o/s/r anti-roll bar link arm

unable to fully inspect and see thge rear steel brake pipes due to coiled metal armoured covering around them, these coils are rusty iun places

Pass 28 May 2010 106,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 27 May 2010 106,324 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 105,654 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 98,415 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 98,415 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 81,382 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 80,009 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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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S939 YHK is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 S939 YHK, 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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What year was S939 YHK registered?

S939 YHK is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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