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W482 VCD

2000 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

59,313 mi
Last recorded59,313 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Jeep Wrangler Sahara63,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW482 VCD
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 59,313 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 59,100 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 58,799 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 58,281 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 58,098 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 57,720 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 57,561 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 54,832 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 54,405 miles

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

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

air bag warning light intermitent working correctly at time of test

both front brake hose metal sections corroded

brake pipes surrounded in metal covers unable to inspect all of brake pipes but appears to be corrosion

corrosion on brake pipe ends

corrosion on brake pipes at nearside and offside front wheels behind covers

corrosion on fuel vent pipe

rear brake hose metal section corroded

some corrosion on chassis

Fail 5 Jul 2014 54,405 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag warning light intermitent working correctly at time of test

both front brake hose metal sections corroded

brake pipes surrounded in metal covers unable to inspect all of brake pipes but appears to be corrosion

corrosion on brake pipe ends

corrosion on brake pipes at nearside and offside front wheels behind covers

corrosion on fuel vent pipe

rear brake hose metal section corroded

some corrosion on chassis

Fail 6 Jun 2013 51,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

car been standing

Pass 6 Jun 2013 51,493 miles

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

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

car been standing

Pass 3 Apr 2012 50,183 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 45,045 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 41,198 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 39,241 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 37,064 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 37,064 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 32,427 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 32,427 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 29,939 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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W482 VCD is a 2000 Jeep Wrangler Sahara in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W482 VCD, 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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W482 VCD is a 2000 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, first registered on 12 July 2000.

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