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P575 RVF

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,215 mi
Last recorded103,215 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.078,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP575 RVF
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 103,215 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 103,153 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 102,230 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 102,230 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 102,229 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 100,876 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 96,792 miles

Fuel tank carrier corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 96,666 miles

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

fuel tank carrier corroded

rear chassis corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2019 96,666 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

fuel tank carrier corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018 95,669 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

slight oil leak (both diffs)

underside of vehicle corroded but okay at time of test

Fail 16 Apr 2018 95,668 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cracked/split (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cut/split (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cut/split (4.1.D.1a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre perished/cracked

slight oil leak (both diffs)

underside of vehicle corroded but okay at time of test

Pass 19 Apr 2017 93,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine wet with oil

fuel tank support bracket excessively corroded

nail in offside front tyre outer edge, unable to be repaired

nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear tyres have badly cracked side walls recommend replacement

nearside wiper split and slightly smearing screen

under body, suspension, chassis, floor etc corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2017 92,974 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold cracked (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section tailpipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both front and both rear tyres perished/cracked

Both windscreen wiper blades split

Front and rear axle beams, areas of chassis and suspension components and their prescribed areas slightly corroded

Fuel tank support panel excessively corroded in an area on underside

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak Offside of engine slight leak ()

Rear section of fuel pipe corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 87,296 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 86,860 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres side walls startiong to crack and perish

Fail 24 Mar 2015 86,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres side walls startiong to crack and perish

Pass 25 Mar 2014 86,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in all steering joints

Pass 30 Mar 2013 85,545 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 85,508 miles

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 84,972 miles

End float in both rear hubs

Front and rear axle pinion seals damp

Front brake hose ferrules have advanced corrosion

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyres perishing in treads

Various areas of surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle and on suspension componants

Various steering and suspension joint boots slightly deteriorated

advanced wear in offside front drag link end

Fail 28 Mar 2012 84,970 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

End float in both rear hubs

Front and rear axle pinion seals damp

Front brake hose ferrules have advanced corrosion

Handbrake cable nearside rear chaffing on brake pipe

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyres perishing in treads

Unable to asses condition of Offside front brake pipe due to covering with a spring

Various areas of surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle and on suspension componants

Various steering and suspension joint boots slightly deteriorated

advanced wear in offside front drag link end

Pass 29 Mar 2011 81,420 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 78,567 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 75,659 miles

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

n/s/f old side bar bracket hanging off of chassis

Fail 7 Mar 2009 75,659 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f old side bar bracket hanging off of chassis

unable to brake test due to failed brake pipe

Fail 21 May 2008 75,644 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut offside front tyre not to cords

nearside rear handbrake cable mounting broke

offside front brake pipe ferrall slightly corroded

slight corrosion nearside and offside rear chassis

Pass 24 Feb 2007 71,337 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 63,132 miles

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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P575 RVF is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P575 RVF, 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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P575 RVF is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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