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P697 RNV

1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Blue Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,060 mi
Last recorded127,060 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler80,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP697 RNV
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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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

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 127,060 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 127,060 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (Due to excessive black smoke emitted) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (Steering box mounting area) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

(Vehicle chassis & body corroded)

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 156,508 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 125,948 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 122,566 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 114,296 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 121,430 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres 2mm

corrosion o/s/f brake pipe

corrosion on exhaust

engine management light on

handbrake travel

heavy corrosion to all of chassis/ suspension / and cross member

rear brake balance n/s slow

steering box/ idlers damp BORDERLINE

Pass 17 Jul 2014 117,058 miles

corrosion both rear chassis rails

corrosion o/s/f brake pipe

corrosion on rear axle and suspension mountings

front anti roll bar buhses splitting

handbrake travel

lift in n/s/f and o/s/f bottom ball joint

obsurity of rear number plate

rear brake balance

security of rear seat BORDERLINE

steering box damp

Fail 8 Jul 2014 117,057 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion both rear chassis rails

corrosion o/s/f brake pipe

corrosion on rear axle and suspension mountings

front anti roll bar buhses splitting

handbrake travel

lift in n/s/f and o/s/f bottom ball joint

obsurity of rear number plate

rear brake balance

security of rear seat BORDERLINE

steering box damp

Pass 8 Aug 2013 113,333 miles

advise corrosion ro chassis rails

advise rear tyre wear 2mm

Fail 2 Aug 2013 113,332 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise corrosion ro chassis rails

advise rear tyre wear 2mm

Fail 11 Jul 2013 113,329 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise rear tyres 2mm

Pass 20 Jul 2012 109,238 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

check engine light on

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

steering damper bushes deteriorated

Fail 16 Jul 2012 110,919 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

check engine light on

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

steering damper bushes deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2011 103,293 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

long handbrake travel

nearside front brake pipe corroded

stoechips in windscreen

Fail 11 Jul 2011 103,263 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

long handbrake travel

nearside front brake pipe corroded

stoechips in windscreen

Fail 20 Jun 2011 102,683 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Battery insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine warning lamp indicates a fault

unable to see condition of back brakes

Pass 8 Jun 2010 97,920 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 97,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 96,455 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 95,365 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 92,033 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Sep 2007 92,033 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 84,060 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 75,790 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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P697 RNV is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Blue with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P697 RNV, 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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P697 RNV is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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