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P538 TVV

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,297 mi
Last recorded74,297 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.078,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP538 TVV
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 31 Dec 2012 74,297 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2009 69,455 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 63,530 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 57,718 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 51,118 miles

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

wiper blade rubbers split at ends

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0?

Based on 6,311 MOT tests across 486 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
1,646
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 248
Stop lamp not working 143
fog lamp not working 139
position lamp(s) not working 136
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 129
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P538 TVV is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 78,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler 4.0 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P538 TVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 4.0 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P538 TVV registered?

P538 TVV is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P538 TVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P538 TVV shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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