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A4 OYT

1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,900 mi
Last recorded47,900 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport54,473 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 OYT
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sport
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 47,900 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 46,324 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 46,324 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 45,722 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 44,899 miles

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

steering box area damp

Pass 24 May 2013 44,879 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 May 2013 44,878 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 44,650 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 44,643 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 43,039 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 41,916 miles

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

slight dampness on steering box area

Pass 26 Sep 2008 37,745 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 36,831 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 34,060 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sport?

Based on 7,025 MOT tests across 381 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
2,295
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
381
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 211
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 139
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 117
fog lamp not working 103
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A4 OYT is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 54,473 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 211 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A4 OYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A4 OYT registered?

A4 OYT is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler Sport, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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