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P511 OFL

1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

102,812 mi
Last recorded102,812 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler80,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP511 OFL
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 102,812 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 99,602 miles

All 4 tyres are starting to perish

Oil Leak

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

Rear exhaust is corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2015 99,602 miles

All 4 tyres are starting to perish

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil Leak

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

Rear exhaust is corroded

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 88,828 miles

Centre Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all tyres perished

Pass 16 Oct 2013 84,750 miles

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

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

front wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2013 84,392 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2012 119,366 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 119,169 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 118,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 115,422 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 111,620 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 111,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 105,183 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 95,322 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 6 Nov 2006 95,322 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 26 May 2006 90,573 miles

Inner Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2005 77,860 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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P511 OFL is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P511 OFL, 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 P511 OFL registered?

P511 OFL is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is P511 OFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P511 OFL shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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