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R185 SLY

1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

124,061 mi
Last recorded124,061 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler80,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 SLY
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 124,061 miles

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))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 122,904 miles

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))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 122,115 miles

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 ()

Fail 23 Oct 2023 122,095 miles

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 ()

Pass 5 Oct 2022 118,655 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 5 May 2021 117,353 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to petrol tank protection cover.

Fail 4 May 2021 117,353 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to petrol tank protection cover.

Pass 26 Jun 2019 115,972 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 115,145 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 115,143 miles

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))

Fail 19 Apr 2017 115,139 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 111,538 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 103,329 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 103,326 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 97,207 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 92,480 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 86,246 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 82,931 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 82,931 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 80,346 miles

corrosion to suspension mounts/components,play o/s/r wheel,rear seats removed

exhaust rattling

Fail 16 Jul 2009 80,343 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 72,798 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 62,721 miles

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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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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