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W261 EBW

2000 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,410 mi
Last recorded60,410 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Jeep Wrangler Sahara63,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW261 EBW
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 60,410 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 59,271 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front and offside rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 13 Jun 2013 59,271 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front and offside rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 2 May 2012 58,055 miles

Battery leaking. (This may become an MOT failure at some time in the future).

Detachable tow ball has slight play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside handbrake less powerful than the nearside.

Small cracks in tyre sidewalls.

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 2 May 2012 58,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery leaking. (This may become an MOT failure at some time in the future).

Detachable tow ball has slight play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside handbrake less powerful than the nearside.

Small cracks in tyre sidewalls.

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 53,123 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 53,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake discs coroded

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 47,482 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 41,134 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 35,622 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 35,622 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 32,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 28,335 miles

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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W261 EBW is a 2000 Jeep Wrangler Sahara in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2000 Jeep Wrangler Sahara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 63,744 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 W261 EBW, 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 26 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W261 EBW is a 2000 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, first registered on 6 April 2000.

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