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P662 WUB

1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,432 mi
Last recorded57,432 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler80,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP662 WUB
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 57,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both bottom rear spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front and rear diff slight leak

steering box slight leak

Fail 7 Feb 2022 57,432 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both bottom rear spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front and rear diff slight leak

steering box slight leak

Pass 5 Oct 2020 52,645 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator switch faulty not staying on (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front crank seal? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

handbrake reserve travel

Fail 3 Oct 2020 52,645 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator switch faulty not staying on (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front crank seal? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

handbrake reserve travel

Pass 25 Oct 2019 50,324 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer insecure clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

vibration through steering wheel when turned

Fail 15 Oct 2019 50,324 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer insecure clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

vibration through steering wheel when turned

Fail 28 Aug 2019 50,313 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

power steering pump noisy

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper/lower spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front/rear diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 49,198 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 49,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements towbar covers centre number on number plate so can be misread (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 48,025 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on rear chassis leg areas

exhaust system corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear trailing arm mounting points corroded

steering box leaking, but not excessively

Pass 1 Apr 2016 46,338 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering box weeping

Fail 31 Mar 2016 46,337 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

staining rear back plates

steering box weeping

Pass 1 Apr 2015 45,273 miles

corrosion on offside rear brake pipe to cylinder

corrosion on rear section of chassis

hand brake travel near limit

rear number plate deteriorated

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

staining on both rear brake back plates

steering box weeping

under side coated with underseal

wear, pitting and scoring on front brake discs

Fail 28 Mar 2014 44,330 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion on rear axle

hand brake travel

nearside brake discs pitting and scored

rear number plate deteriorated

staining rear back plates

steering box leaking

under side and components coated in under seal

Pass 28 Mar 2014 44,330 miles

steering box leaking

corrosion on rear axle

hand brake travel

nearside brake discs pitting and scored

rear number plate deteriorated

staining rear back plates

under side and components coated in under seal

Fail 14 Mar 2013 42,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all drop link bushes deteriorated

corrosion on rear chassis

exhaust system deteriorated

hand brake travel near limit

judder on front brakes

rear axle corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

staining on both rear brake back plates

steering box weeping

steering dampener weeping

tow ball removed prior to test

wear and pitting on front brake discs

Pass 14 Mar 2013 42,906 miles

all drop link bushes deteriorated

corrosion on rear chassis

exhaust system deteriorated

hand brake travel near limit

judder on front brakes

rear axle corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

staining on both rear brake back plates

steering box weeping

steering dampener weeping

tow ball removed prior to test

wear and pitting on front brake discs

Pass 3 Apr 2012 41,347 miles

all drop link bushes deteriorated

both rear chassis legs near corrosion limit by suspension mountings

both wiper blades deteriorated

corrosion on nearside front brake disc

deterioration on exhaust system

hand brake travel nearing limit

judder on front brakes

staining on both rear brake back plates

steering box weeping

suspension arm dampener weeping

Fail 26 Mar 2012 41,336 miles

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

all drop link bushes deteriorated

both rear chassis legs near corrosion limit by suspension mountings

both wiper blades deteriorated

corrosion on nearside front brake disc

deterioration on exhaust system

judder on front brakes

nearside front brake pipe to flex near corrosion limit

nearside front to rear brake pipe to flex near corrosion limit

offside front brake pipe to flex near corrosion limit

staining on both rear brake back plates

steering box weeping

suspension arm dampener weeping

Pass 18 Mar 2011 40,166 miles

both front tyres close to suspension components on lock

brake pipe by nearside front chassis leg corroded

brake pipe by offside front chassis leg corroded near limit

corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

cracking on both rear tyres

nearside front brake disc pitted

nearside rear tyre tread has a cut

staining on both rear brake back plates

steering box weeping

surface corrosion on both rear chassis legs

wear in nearside front lower ball joint

wear in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 17 Mar 2011 40,166 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

wear in nearside front wheel bearing

both front tyres close to suspension components on lock

brake pipe by nearside front chassis leg corroded

brake pipe by offside front chassis leg corroded near limit

corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

cracking on both rear tyres

nearside front brake disc pitted

nearside rear tyre tread has a cut

staining on both rear brake back plates

steering box weeping

surface corrosion on both rear chassis legs

wear in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 22 Mar 2010 39,183 miles

corrosion on both chassis legs

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on nearside front brake disc

corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe

imbalance on front brakes

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

wear in offside front lower ball joint

Fail 13 Mar 2010 39,183 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion on both chassis legs

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on nearside front brake disc

corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe

imbalance on front brakes

wear in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 20 Mar 2009 37,741 miles

both offside upper and lower ball joints near wear limit

nearside rear brake pipe to cylinder corroded slightly

offside rear brake pipe to cylinder corroded close to limit

slight blow on centre section of exhaust

slight staining on nearside rear back plate

wear in both rear trailing arm forward bushes

wear in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 12 Mar 2009 37,737 miles

Nearside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both offside upper and lower ball joints near wear limit

nearside rear brake pipe to cylinder corroded slightly

offside rear brake pipe to cylinder corroded close to limit

slight blow on centre section of exhaust

slight staining on nearside rear back plate

wear in both rear trailing arm forward bushes

wear in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 Mar 2008 36,339 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 34,880 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 33,725 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
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P662 WUB 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 57.1%.

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

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 P662 WUB, 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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P662 WUB is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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