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124,061 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play drag link joint at steering box connection slightly worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyre sidewalls slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play Drag link joint and steering box drop arm connection slightly worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner D bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear parking brake reading lower than expected - suspect adjustment/repair may be needed
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyre sidewalls slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
corrosion to petrol tank protection cover.
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
corrosion to petrol tank protection cover.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))
steering damper bush worn n/s
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
no rear seats fitted at time of test
Brake pipe slightly corroded all front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold and front pipe (7.1.2)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
corrosion to suspension mounts/components,play o/s/r wheel,rear seats removed
exhaust rattling
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no 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)
rear seats removed,corrosion to suspension mounts/components,play o/s/r wheel,poss bearing/diff noise on brake test
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R185 SLY is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 R185 SLY, 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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R185 SLY is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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