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P312 MWE

1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

75,778 mi
Last recorded75,778 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler80,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP312 MWE
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 75,778 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 72,385 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 72,371 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 72,357 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 72,343 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 72,265 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 72,163 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 71,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 71,694 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 71,828 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 71,612 miles

o/s/f door mirror glass cracked

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

front brake discs lipped slightly

Fail 24 Nov 2008 71,612 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake discs lipped slightly

o/s/f door mirror glass cracked

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 5 Oct 2007 70,376 miles

some corrosion showing in various steel brake pipes.

some detiaration in front brake discs.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 68,360 miles

some corrosion in various steel brake pipes, very difficult to access due to protective spring covering.

Pass 8 Oct 2005 65,733 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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P312 MWE is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P312 MWE, 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 P312 MWE registered?

P312 MWE is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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