CarVerify

Free Car Check

P658 ACG

1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Blue Petrol 3960cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

246,328 mi
Last recorded246,328 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler80,233 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Chrysler-jeep
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP658 ACG
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
View full Chrysler-jeep Wrangler reliability data

All premium checks include

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

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2023 246,328 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 240,796 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 240,652 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 238,807 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 238,721 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all round (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play and touching exhaust (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 231,405 miles

Offside Front Brake disc back plate missing

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 219,555 miles

Nearside Front metal brake pipe corroding.

general corrosion taking place to vehicle underside to most metals.

rear diff damp.

slight oil leak, also sump corroding & becoming pourous.

slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes.

Fail 22 Oct 2018 219,550 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested due to pipe failure (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front metal brake pipe corroding.

general corrosion taking place to vehicle underside to most metals.

rear diff damp.

slight oil leak, also sump corroding & becoming pourous.

slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes.

Pass 19 Oct 2017 205,913 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 205,913 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 193,813 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 181,775 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 170,546 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 160,450 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 146,004 miles

Coolant leak

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Oct 2011 130,531 miles

light surface corrosion to all metal brake pipes

rattle from catalyst

Pass 2 Nov 2010 119,236 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 119,111 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

seatbelts don't appear to lock and release as they should

Pass 28 Oct 2009 109,471 miles

Slight oil leak from front diff

Pass 23 Oct 2008 93,571 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 75,991 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 61,956 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 55,067 miles

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
Full Chrysler-jeep Wrangler reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P658 ACG is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P658 ACG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P658 ACG?

You can check the full history of P658 ACG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P658 ACG registered?

P658 ACG is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P658 ACG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P658 ACG shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P658 ACG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P658 ACG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.