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P780 XKS

1997 Jeep Wrangler

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

61,597 mi
Last recorded61,597 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler84,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP780 XKS
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2020 61,597 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear red (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front shockers corroded

both rear shockers corroded

whole under bonnet, under body and suspension wax oiled

Pass 20 Aug 2018 57,349 miles

rear brake flex hose ends corroded

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door split

Nearside Front loose wiring under bonnet

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both front (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all front and rear suspension bushes worn

both front shockers corroded

both rear shockers corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2018 57,349 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front shockers Corroded

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front split in door

Nearside Rear loose wiring under bonnet

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

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

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

Rear both axle bushes

Rear shockers Corroded

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all over (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 56,528 miles

a// chassis and suspension corroded

all brake pipes corroded

rear a/r/bar bushes perishing

rear traing arms all bushes perishing

Fail 6 Mar 2017 56,528 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section snapped (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

a// chassis and suspension corroded

all brake pipes corroded

rear a/r/bar bushes perishing

rear traing arms all bushes perishing

Pass 15 Oct 2015 52,285 miles

both front tyres slight cracking in tread

n/s/r tyre slight cracking in tread

slight blow exhaust middle joint

Pass 13 Nov 2014 50,478 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 50,478 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 50,425 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 50,425 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 43,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

radiator core corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2006 42,854 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 42,854 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler?

Based on 37,449 MOT tests across 6,469 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
5,105
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,469
On UK Roads
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P780 XKS is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Wrangler models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 84,578 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Jeep Wrangler typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Wrangler is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P780 XKS is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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