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L8 JYP

1997 Jeep Wrangler

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,431 mi
Last recorded59,431 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler84,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 JYP
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 59,431 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 46,701 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle has been undersealed.

Pass 8 Feb 2022 46,535 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 45,854 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chassis and associated parts heavily corroded

exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2021 45,854 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both ()

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chassis and associated parts heavily corroded

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2020 45,787 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 44,987 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Jan 2018 44,571 miles

All tyres showing signs of cracking on sidewalls

Fail 4 Jan 2018 44,571 miles

All tyres showing signs of cracking on sidewalls

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 43,956 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 42,984 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 42,068 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 42,068 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 40,332 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 40,332 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 36,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 36,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 35,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 34,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 32,022 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 30,845 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 30,845 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 29,739 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 27,623 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler?

Based on 37,449 MOT tests across 6,469 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
5,105
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,469
On UK Roads
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L8 JYP is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Wrangler models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 84,578 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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

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L8 JYP is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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