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R171 VLU

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Blue Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

62,690 mi
Last recorded62,690 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.078,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 VLU
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 62,690 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to Rear ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside brake has lower effort than Offside

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pipe , Also damper (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside rear spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to fully access rear wheel bearings due to brakes binding

Fail 25 Nov 2025 62,690 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to Rear ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside brake has lower effort than Offside

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pipe , Also damper (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside rear spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to fully access rear wheel bearings due to brakes binding

Pass 20 Nov 2023 62,668 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 62,554 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside rear wheel has end float

Pass 13 Mar 2020 62,111 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 61,987 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 61,819 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 61,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 61,637 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 60,170 miles

All exhaust hangers corroded

Nearside front tyre heavily perished on outer sidewall

Nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Various oil leaks

Pass 4 Nov 2014 59,129 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

front anti roll bar corroded

n/s front and rear tyres has surface crackes

Fail 12 Nov 2013 58,301 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Nov 2013 58,301 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Nov 2012 57,559 miles

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

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

Slight misting of oil on nearside rear brake backplate.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 55,680 miles

Offside and nearside front Brake Discs scored.

Fail 31 Oct 2011 55,680 miles

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

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

Offside and nearside front Brake Discs scored.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 52,807 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 50,020 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2008

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 46,531 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2007 44,735 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 44,224 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R171 VLU is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Blue with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 R171 VLU, 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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R171 VLU is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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