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P540 PLK

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Black Petrol 4700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,257 mi
Last recorded13,257 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.078,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 PLK
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,700cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 13,257 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 13,257 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 May 2006 13,143 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 13,143 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P540 PLK is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Black with a 4,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P540 PLK, 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 P540 PLK registered?

P540 PLK is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 10 July 1997.

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