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P737 HCF

1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,232 mi
Last recorded38,232 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler80,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP737 HCF
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 38,232 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 38,207 miles

Rear exhaust bracket rusted away from exhaust

Pass 13 Jan 2020 37,141 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 35,576 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

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

auxiliary drive belt perished/cracked

corrosion to steering and suspension

power steering pipes corroded

rear diff has slight leak

slight coolant leak

under body corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2017 34,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

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

coolant leak

corrosion to steering and suspension

power steering pipes corroded

steering damper has slight leak

under body corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2016 34,091 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corrosion

exhaust has slight leak of exhaust gasses

general corrosion to under body

steering and suspension corrosion

steering damper has slight leak

Fail 5 Oct 2015 34,086 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corrosion

general underbody corrosion

steering and suspension corrosion

steering damper has slight leak

Fail 30 Sep 2014 32,654 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 32,654 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 29,703 miles

general light corrosion to suspension and brakes due to standing

rear fuel pipe slightly corroided

Pass 3 Oct 2011 29,224 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 29,217 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front washers weak

heavy underbody/chassis corrosion

rear seatbelts not checked seats missing

Pass 12 Aug 2010 28,989 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front and rear axles corroded

front discs corroded

fuel tank guard corroded

underbody/chassis corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2010 28,989 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front and rear axles corroded

front discs corroded

fuel tank guard corroded

underbody/chassis corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2007 27,126 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 25,207 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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P737 HCF is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P737 HCF, 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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P737 HCF is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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