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P829 YFX

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

93,380 mi
Last recorded93,380 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.078,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP829 YFX
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 93,380 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front-rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner floor holed and corroded but in a non prescribed area

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

Nearside Rear brakes lazy/lagging

Rear Upper spring mounts corroding ? unable to fully see due to under seal

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

rear floors ,both axles and mounts ,chassis ,seat belt support bars lower), and front inner floors all corroding

Fail 3 Feb 2026 93,380 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front-rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner floor holed and corroded but in a non prescribed area

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

Nearside Rear brakes lazy/lagging

Rear Upper spring mounts corroding ? unable to fully see due to under seal

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

rear floors ,both axles and mounts ,chassis ,seat belt support bars lower), and front inner floors all corroding

Pass 7 Feb 2025 93,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front and rear inner floors, rear upper and n/s/r lower spring mounts, front under wings and rear chassis all corroding

n/s/f floor holed but in a non prescribed area

Fail 16 Jan 2025 93,210 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive fuel pipes corroding (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front inner floors , n/s/r spring mount area , rear chassis , under both front wings and o/s/f seat belt mount area all corroding

fuel tank support cradle very corroded but still secure

n/s/f floor under vehicle holed and corroded but in a non prescribed area

Pass 17 Jan 2024 93,096 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 93,096 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 92,945 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front-rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp a little loose

Nearside parking brake effort lowish

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

fuel pipes and rear upper spring brackets all corroding

fuel tank support cover very corroded but still secure

Fail 18 Jan 2023 92,945 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front-rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp a little loose

Nearside parking brake effort lowish

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

fuel pipes and rear upper spring brackets all corroding

fuel tank support cover very corroded but still secure

Pass 14 Jan 2022 92,644 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

chassis , n/s/r upper and lower spring mounts , o/s/r upper spring mount , front axle and mounting brackets all corroding

rear fuel pipes corroded and covered

Fail 16 Feb 2021 92,644 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded broken/piece missing? (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower spring mount very corroded

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

chassis (especially rear)rear axle ,rear arms ,and front inner wings all corroding

fuel pipes corroding

tank support/mount corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2020 92,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases baffles rattling too? (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside parking brake lazy

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all 4 (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play all front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel pipes , rear spring mounts ,chassis and rear arms all corroding

fuel tank cradle corroded but tank still secure

Fail 19 Feb 2020 92,488 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mount/shield loose too (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside parking brake lazy

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all 4 (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play all front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel pipes , rear spring mounts ,chassis and rear arms all corroding

fuel tank cradle corroded but tank still secure

Fail 17 Jan 2020 92,489 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases shield loose too? (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

chassis ,fuel pipes and rear spring mounts all corroding

fuel tank cover/mount corroded and holed but still secure

horn?

Pass 29 Nov 2018 92,296 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively n/s/f and o/s/f outer (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

chassis , floors ,spring mounts and rear axle all corroding

front-rear fuel pipes corroded and damp

fuel tank cover corroded

horn?

Fail 27 Nov 2018 92,296 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear complete (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively n/s/f and o/s/f outer (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to fully see (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

chassis , floors ,spring mounts and rear axle all corroding

front-rear fuel pipes corroded and damp

fuel tank cover corroded

horn?

Pass 23 Nov 2017 92,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Whole underside of vehicle rusting

Fail 22 Nov 2017 92,057 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Whole underside of vehicle rusting

Pass 4 Nov 2016 91,853 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear and both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear service brake lazy

boot floor/crossbeam and o/s/f inner wing all corroding

front outer driveshaft u/js worn (both)

fuel tank cover corroded

fuel tank fuel pipes very corroded

horn?

Pass 4 Nov 2015 90,981 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and boot floor (6.1.B.2)

battery insecure?

Fail 3 Nov 2015 90,981 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion step (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion step (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and boot floor (6.1.B.2)

battery insecure?

Pass 28 Oct 2014 89,114 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

fuel pipes,rear chassis and side steps all corroding

horn grating?

Fail 23 Oct 2014 89,113 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel pipes,rear chassis and side steps all corroding

horn grating?

o/s/r service brake lazy

Pass 12 Sep 2013 88,362 miles

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

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

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

horn?

n/s door quite hard to open

o/s running board and fuel pipes corroding

o/s service brake lazy

Pass 4 Sep 2012 87,514 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

horn ?

o/s/f inner wing,rear spring mount areas and fuel pipes all corroding

Fail 30 Aug 2012 87,502 miles

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

horn ?

o/s/f inner wing,rear spring mount areas and fuel pipes all corroding

Pass 10 Aug 2011 86,822 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all brake and fuel pipes corroding

horn?

Fail 9 Aug 2011 86,817 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all brake and fuel pipes corroding

horn?

Pass 30 Jul 2010 84,910 miles

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

imbalance of 45% between rear brakes

Pass 5 Aug 2009 78,828 miles

imbalance of 50% between rear brakes

slight play offside front wheel bearing

vehicle tested as presented,rear seat belt stalks not available to test

Fail 3 Aug 2009 78,825 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

imbalance of 50% between rear brakes

slight play offside front wheel bearing

vehicle tested as presented,rear seat belt stalks not available to test

Pass 30 Jul 2008 75,043 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 75,012 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 69,173 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 69,173 miles

Front Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0?

Based on 6,311 MOT tests across 486 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
1,646
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 248
Stop lamp not working 143
fog lamp not working 139
position lamp(s) not working 136
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 129
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P829 YFX is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 78,638 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 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P829 YFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 4.0 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P829 YFX is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 5 April 1997.

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