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HRZ 5958

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,206 mi
Last recorded65,206 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.078,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHRZ 5958
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 65,206 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 62,855 miles

Nearside Rear Misting of all oil on back plate

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 9 Oct 2020 55,431 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 48,366 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 48,366 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 43,445 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 37,763 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 31,563 miles

Nearside Rear hub oil seal weaping

Fail 5 Apr 2016 31,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear hub oil seal weaping

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 31,143 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 31,142 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 18,251 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011
Pass 22 May 2009 29,445 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 26,360 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 24,320 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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HRZ 5958 is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HRZ 5958, 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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What year was HRZ 5958 registered?

HRZ 5958 is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 4 March 1997.

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