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A3 EEP

1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,544 mi
Last recorded78,544 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler80,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 EEP
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2025 78,544 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working both rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 80,546 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 80,004 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 78,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 78,554 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front springs corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 75,407 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 75,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 69,263 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 69,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 65,678 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 65,635 miles

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

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 62,226 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 61,826 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 54,714 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Wrangler?

Based on 22,884 MOT tests across 1,547 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
2,631
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 474
position lamp(s) not working 464
Stop lamp not working 396
fog lamp not working 384
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A3 EEP is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 80,233 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 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 EEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Wrangler typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Wrangler is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A3 EEP is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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