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P407 NKN

1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

93,776 mi
Last recorded93,776 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler80,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP407 NKN
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 93,776 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 93,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced 2 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 92,493 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 87,849 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 87,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated universal joint (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Hazard warning switch inoperative not working when switched on (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 87,832 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative when switched on only off side front indicator flashes (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 82,635 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear seat belt locking device is not working

Pass 27 Mar 2017 77,432 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 70,963 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes on vehicle starting to corrode quite badly (3.6.B.2c)

nearside wiper split but still clearing screen

Fail 2 Oct 2015 70,963 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes on vehicle starting to corrode quite badly (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside wiper split but still clearing screen

Pass 29 Jul 2014 66,395 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear wheel cylinder possibly leaking

Fail 25 Jul 2013 62,482 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

wipers could be better

Pass 25 Jul 2013 62,482 miles

wipers could be better

Pass 31 Jul 2012 58,187 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake pipes covered in metal coil surround preventing full inspection of pipes

both front wiper rubbers splitting on ends

chassis rusty front to rear

front and rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 27 Jul 2012 58,144 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Spare tyre defective

all brake pipes covered in metal coil surround preventing full inspection of pipes

both front wiper rubbers splitting on ends

chassis rusty front to rear

front and rear brake pipes rusty

near side front tyre cracking on side walls

Pass 27 Apr 2010 57,206 miles

high level brakelight not working

n/s handbrake cable has one broken bracket but functions ok

Pass 1 Apr 2009 56,973 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 56,648 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 56,645 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 54,053 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 48,324 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 39,868 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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P407 NKN is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P407 NKN, 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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P407 NKN is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 3 July 1997.

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