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A5 NTX

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Black Lpg 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

89,603 mi
Last recorded89,603 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.078,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 NTX
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 89,603 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

underneath corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2026 89,591 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

underneath corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2025 89,564 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underneath corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2025 89,555 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underneath corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2023 89,361 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

underneath corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2022 89,026 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose front clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides more so on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

underneath corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2022 89,026 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose front clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides more so on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

underneath corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2021 88,438 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Extremely high level of surface corrosion throughout underside components including steering and suspension,

Offside Front Upper Wing corrosion

One seat fitted,no seats in rear.

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear Both, covers very poor. (4.7.1 (a))

Steering damper slight leak.

Fail 5 Oct 2021 88,439 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Or from inside. (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Extremely high level of surface corrosion throughout underside components including steering and suspension,

Offside Front Upper Wing corrosion

One seat fitted,no seats in rear.

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear Both, covers very poor. (4.7.1 (a))

Steering damper slight leak.

Fail 2 Aug 2021 88,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Body mounting point extremely poor condition,by seat belt mount.

Offside Body mount by Seat belt mounting point poor condition,

Steering damper leaking.

Very high level of surface corrosion throughout underside,

Pass 18 Jan 2019 87,747 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer loose,on pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

High level of surface corrosion throughout suspension components,

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively uj in hub. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Tested on LPG.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Presented on number 3. ()

Fail 17 Jan 2019 87,747 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer loose,on pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

High level of surface corrosion throughout suspension components,

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively uj in hub. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Tested on LPG.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Presented on number 3. ()

Pass 8 Aug 2017 87,217 miles

Central Rear high level stop lamp not working,

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both on calipers, (3.6.B.4e)

Front both front tyres perishing,cracked,no cords visible.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn strongly advise. (2.5.C.1c)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

brake fluid contaminated,

general corrosion on underside

Pass 4 Jul 2016 87,035 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 May 2016 87,035 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement pedal (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 86,820 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 86,820 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake pedal sticking slightly

Pass 21 Oct 2013 86,316 miles

rear chassis rusty

Fail 9 Oct 2013 86,316 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

front tyres perrished

rear chassis rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2012 85,270 miles

All four tyres perished.

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

Fail 28 May 2012 85,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All four tyres perished.

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 85,250 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 84,454 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 84,416 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 May 2007 84,136 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2007 84,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 8,084 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0?

Based on 6,311 MOT tests across 486 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
1,646
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 248
Stop lamp not working 143
fog lamp not working 139
position lamp(s) not working 136
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 129
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A5 NTX is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Black with a 3,960cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 78,638 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 NTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 4.0 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A5 NTX is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 4 March 1997.

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