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P445 JVU

1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,811 mi
Last recorded93,811 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler80,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP445 JVU
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 93,811 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 93,811 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 May 2016 93,370 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 93,226 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 May 2014 92,387 miles

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

nearside front brake has been very hot

suspension raised from standard

Fail 12 May 2014 92,387 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

nearside front brake has been very hot

suspension raised from standard

Pass 18 Sep 2012 88,868 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 88,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 88,140 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 87,861 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 87,519 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

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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P445 JVU is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P445 JVU, 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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P445 JVU is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 4 March 1997.

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