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MLZ 5524

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,745 mi
Last recorded109,745 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.078,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLZ 5524
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2012 109,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 109,745 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 104,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 97,602 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 90,133 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 80,160 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 67,306 miles

os indicator tell tale inop. audible warning acceptable

Pass 3 Oct 2006 55,175 miles

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

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

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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MLZ 5524 is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MLZ 5524, 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 MLZ 5524 registered?

MLZ 5524 is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 10 December 1997.

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