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R142 JDD

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,324 mi
Last recorded99,324 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.078,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 JDD
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 99,324 miles

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (f))

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2023 99,058 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front axle oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 26 May 2021 98,640 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 98,601 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 98,549 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 97,794 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 96,527 miles

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

Offside Rear park brake low performance

Rear seats no fitted at time of test

Fail 31 Mar 2016 96,527 miles

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

Offside Rear park brake low performance

Rear seats no fitted at time of test

Steering locking device missing steering damper drag link end (2.2.C.1g)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 96,514 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush mounting bolt/pin has excess play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear handbrake effort is low.

rear seats removed at time of test.

Pass 11 Feb 2015 93,979 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 93,979 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 91,020 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 86,209 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 86,174 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 86,167 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 85,283 miles

CATALITIC CONVERTOR (RATTLE) EMISSONS OK

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ENDS WORN (OUTER)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 76,698 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 72,910 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 66,048 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 58,538 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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R142 JDD is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R142 JDD, 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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R142 JDD is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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