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P884 XHT

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,182 mi
Last recorded61,182 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.078,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP884 XHT
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 61,182 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2025 60,780 miles

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Slight protrusion on all four wheels (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 60,689 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox hanger (6.1.2 (a))

various areas of corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2022 60,689 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox hanger (6.1.2 (a))

various areas of corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2021 60,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear hanger support area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 59,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 59,859 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 58,016 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 58,007 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt TRACK CONTROL ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 55,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 21 Jul 2016 53,376 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak from rear pinion, rear of engine and o/s rear hub

Fail 21 Jul 2016 53,376 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak from rear pinion, rear of engine and o/s rear hub

Pass 16 Jul 2015 52,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 51,760 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 25 Apr 2013 51,057 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

non original tyres and wheels fitted

o/s/r inner hub slightly damp

Pass 25 Apr 2013 51,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

non original tyres and wheels fitted

o/s/r inner hub slightly damp

Pass 4 Apr 2012 50,561 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

off side rear brake drum showing signs of fluid leak

Fail 4 Apr 2012 50,561 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

off side rear brake drum showing signs of fluid leak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 49,511 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 49,504 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 47,657 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 46,044 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 46,044 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 44,073 miles

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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P884 XHT is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P884 XHT, 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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P884 XHT is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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