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P985 FNU

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,493 mi
Last recorded80,493 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.078,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP985 FNU
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 80,493 miles

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

Steering linkage deformed but serviceable Steering arm u/j on to steering box (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2017 80,230 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

parking brake efficiency only just met(19%

Pass 27 May 2016 79,803 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2016 79,779 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 78,566 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 68,561 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 66,423 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 66,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 63,107 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 60,066 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 58,099 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 58,080 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 54,964 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 49,686 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 49,617 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.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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P985 FNU is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P985 FNU, 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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P985 FNU is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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