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G23 GUN

1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

56,570 mi
Last recorded56,570 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler80,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG23 GUN
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 56,570 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 56,570 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 56,570 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 30 Jul 2022 56,790 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 56,630 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 56,570 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 56,570 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 56,571 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 55,909 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2015 55,901 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 53,731 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 53,731 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2013 53,718 miles

Exhaust cat breaking up inside

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 53,718 miles

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

Exhaust cat breaking up inside

Pass 23 Jan 2012 53,403 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 53,380 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak from power steering

Fail 14 Feb 2011 53,372 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Slight oil leak from power steering

Pass 22 Jan 2010 53,173 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 53,173 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2008 53,165 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 53,165 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 49,144 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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G23 GUN is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 G23 GUN, 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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G23 GUN is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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