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P823 YFX

1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,101 mi
Last recorded57,101 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler80,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP823 YFX
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 57,101 miles

handbrake performance

Fail 25 Jun 2026 57,101 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

handbrake performance

Pass 27 Feb 2025 54,412 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 54,412 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 51,512 miles

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

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

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

all four tyres cracking

fuel line corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2023 49,648 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering dampening shock slightly misty

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2015 49,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 49,573 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 49,305 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2013 48,899 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 24 Aug 2012 48,958 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2011 48,730 miles

rear brake pipes cannot be fully inspected for corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2010
Fail 14 Jun 2010 48,667 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 48,613 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 48,320 miles

front brake discs rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2007 45,568 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 45,568 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 42,118 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2005 40,117 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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P823 YFX is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P823 YFX, 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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What year was P823 YFX registered?

P823 YFX is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P823 YFX safe to buy?

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