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R123 BCV

1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Green Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,113 mi
Last recorded76,113 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler80,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 BCV
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 76,113 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 69,355 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 65,359 miles

catalytic convertor breaking up

Fail 11 Oct 2007 65,359 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

catalytic convertor breaking up

Pass 4 Oct 2006 62,320 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 59,233 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 59,233 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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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R123 BCV is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Green with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R123 BCV, 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 R123 BCV registered?

R123 BCV is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 16 August 1997.

Is R123 BCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R123 BCV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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