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P518 GJF

1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

63,930 mi
Last recorded63,930 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler80,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP518 GJF
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 63,930 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security in front of rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

has had new clocks fitted with different mileage

under body undersealed

Pass 13 Jul 2023 91,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 90,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering Danper Has Slight Play In A Bush

Fail 18 Jul 2022 90,238 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering Danper Has Slight Play In A Bush

Pass 17 Aug 2018 31,533 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016
Pass 12 Dec 2014
Fail 9 Dec 2014

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Front brake pads getting low

Surface corrosion on offside front metal brake pipe

Wear on front brake discs

Fail 16 Dec 2013

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013
Pass 22 Nov 2012

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside side step taped up

Pass 12 Aug 2011
Fail 11 Jun 2010

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010
Fail 12 Jun 2009

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2009
Pass 17 Jun 2008
Fail 17 Jun 2008

Nearside Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Centre brake light not wired

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering damper fitment suspect

Pass 4 Jun 2007 56,883 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 55,753 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 55,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 51,543 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling has slight play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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P518 GJF 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 P518 GJF, 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 P518 GJF registered?

P518 GJF is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P518 GJF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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