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P3 JRY

1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

89,784 mi
Last recorded89,784 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler80,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 JRY
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 89,784 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 89,285 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 89,272 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer axel stabiliser arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 88,506 miles

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2021 88,457 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 88,444 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 88,325 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 86,439 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear drum pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 May 2019 86,429 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear drum pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 86,234 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 85,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 84,083 miles

slight lift / play in nearside and offside front upper and lower suspension ball joints

Fail 6 Apr 2016 84,083 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

slight lift / play in nearside and offside front upper and lower suspension ball joints

Pass 1 Apr 2015 8,329 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 82,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

check guages warning light is on

interior rear view mirror is slightly insecure

slight signs of dampness around nearside and offside rear brake backplates area

Fail 27 Mar 2014 82,211 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

check guages warning light is on

interior rear view mirror is slightly insecure

slight signs of dampness around nearside and offside rear brake backplates area

Pass 25 Feb 2013 80,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyre sidewalls are starting to perish

interior rear view mirror is insecure and wobbly

windscreen sun strip is fitted and the wiper blades encroach into the covered area but it is not restricting testers view of the road at time of test, however a taller person would have their view restricted.

Fail 25 Feb 2013 80,711 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyre sidewalls are starting to perish

interior rear view mirror is insecure and wobbly

windscreen sun strip is fitted and the wiper blades encroach into the covered area but it is not restricting testers view of the road at time of test, however a taller person would have their view restricted.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 79,310 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 79,310 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 77,573 miles

both front & nearside rear shock absorber bushes worn

jack attatched to front of vehicle

Fail 26 Jan 2011 77,573 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front & nearside rear shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 11 Feb 2010 72,823 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 72,823 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 55,954 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 48,397 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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P3 JRY is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P3 JRY, 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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P3 JRY is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 3 March 1997.

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