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V955 DRS

1999 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,328 mi
Last recorded50,328 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara66,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV955 DRS
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 50,328 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 48,458 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

general surface corrosion underbody

Fail 20 Aug 2019 48,434 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

light corrosion on undercarriage

Pass 2 Mar 2018 46,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 46,486 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 44,434 miles

Lower Excessive corrosion all over

Fail 7 Feb 2017 44,424 miles

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Lower Excessive corrosion all over

Pass 29 Nov 2014 41,447 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake pipes corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2014 41,444 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all tyre valves cracks

front brake pipes corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear view mirror insecure

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2013 38,888 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 38,886 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 35,021 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 35,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 31,058 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 28,773 miles

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

advise rear fuel lines in poor condition

Pass 6 Nov 2009 25,405 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 20,987 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 18,916 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 18,916 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 18,122 miles

brake pipes from master cylinder rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2005 16,389 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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V955 DRS is a 1999 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 66,555 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 4.0 Sahara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V955 DRS, 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 27 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V955 DRS is a 1999 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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