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P57 WMJ

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,875 mi
Last recorded105,875 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.078,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP57 WMJ
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 105,875 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 104,441 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively & offside rear (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front door stop strap broken

Rear brake application uneven

exhaust system deteriorated, ratting & with broken mounts

play in steering column and/or its mounts

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 8 Jan 2016 103,211 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively & offside rear (3.7.B.3)

play in steering column and/or its mounts

Pass 28 Nov 2014 101,200 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rear differential leaking oil

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 25 Nov 2014 101,179 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

rear differential leaking oil

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 27 Nov 2013 99,166 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 99,154 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 97,658 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 97,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 95,344 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 91,906 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 89,164 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 85,360 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 80,776 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 77,124 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P57 WMJ is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P57 WMJ, 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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P57 WMJ is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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