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G3 DHW

1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Green Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,190 mi
Last recorded102,190 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler80,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 DHW
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 May 2026 102,190 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))

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

Pass 23 May 2025 101,904 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 101,146 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 100,926 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 100,666 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 99,094 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2020 99,046 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 98,224 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 97,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 96,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 96,662 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 95,971 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 95,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 95,150 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 94,358 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 92,272 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 89,615 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 87,513 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 84,043 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 83,533 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 82,708 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 81,579 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 77,073 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 14 Apr 2007 77,073 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 76,058 miles

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

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

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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G3 DHW is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Green with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G3 DHW, 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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What year was G3 DHW registered?

G3 DHW is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 7 April 1997.

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