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P620 OLW

1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,363 mi
Last recorded169,363 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler80,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP620 OLW
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 169,363 miles

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

under side corroded all over

Fail 14 Apr 2026 169,358 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mount corroded allowing spring to move (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail uj joint about to break up (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under side corroded all over

Pass 8 May 2025 167,326 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 164,256 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 162,022 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive From front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 160,049 miles

Nearside Front steering damper leaking

Fail 21 Apr 2022 160,049 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected coil spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected coil spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front steering damper leaking

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 156,013 miles

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component hoses (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

steering damper leaking

Fail 31 Mar 2021 156,013 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

steering damper leaking

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component hoses (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

Pass 29 Apr 2020 152,387 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 152,387 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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 15 Apr 2019 146,844 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 140,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 140,148 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven o/s lower (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 132,437 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 126,606 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 126,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 123,278 miles

wear front disc

Pass 22 Apr 2014 119,947 miles

Front No. plate, damaged/ deteriorating

Front brake pipes have been painted.

Fail 15 Apr 2014 119,945 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front No. plate, damaged/ deteriorating

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 115,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 108,166 miles

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

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

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

n/s/front rubber bush detrating

Pass 25 Nov 2010 102,138 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 102,127 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 95,960 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 87,463 miles

slight end float in rear axle.

water leak from water pump area

Pass 12 Nov 2007 78,107 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 72,309 miles

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

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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P620 OLW is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P620 OLW, 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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P620 OLW is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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