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R195 XJW

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,650 mi
Last recorded64,650 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.078,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 XJW
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 64,650 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 64,634 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 62,622 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

exhaust/fuel heat shield corroding/rusting

Fail 16 Sep 2024 62,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

exhaust/fuel heat shield corroding/rusting

Pass 27 Sep 2023 60,717 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 58,949 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 58,186 miles

all vehicle under body slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2018 52,963 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 52,445 miles

rust on rear axle pipes

Fail 10 Sep 2014 52,445 miles

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

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

rust on rear axle pipes

Pass 6 Sep 2013 50,297 miles

advise rear os brake pipe has surface rust

Pass 10 Sep 2012 47,848 miles

advise rear exhaust mount corroded

advise surface rust on reare axle brake pipes

Pass 14 Sep 2011 45,141 miles

rear exhaust bracket rusty

Fail 14 Sep 2011 45,141 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust bracket rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2010 42,700 miles

metal brake pipes may be rusty but armour prevents inspection

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 10 Sep 2009 39,530 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 37,971 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 36,953 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 33,928 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 30,096 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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R195 XJW is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Blue 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 R195 XJW, 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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R195 XJW is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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