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R211 UJB

1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

227,621 mi
Last recorded227,621 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler80,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 UJB
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2024 227,621 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body to chassis mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to chassis mountings corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 221,211 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis legs and crossmembers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security mid mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis legs and crossmembers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 215,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 215,016 miles

Emissions not tested silencer tail pipe missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 209,309 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body to chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

welding repairs undersealed/oiled

Fail 8 Dec 2021 209,260 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body to chassis mounting holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected steering box mounting (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body to chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 203,895 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

welding repairs undersealed

Fail 7 Dec 2020 203,843 miles

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 199,448 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 191,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 191,106 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis leg (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 182,773 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

chassis undersealed/oiled

Pass 1 Dec 2016 174,016 miles

CHASSIS UNDERSEALED

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 167,926 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 167,926 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint detached (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 26 Aug 2010 167,739 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 154,463 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front drive shaft u-j worn

Fail 27 Aug 2009 154,414 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front drive shaft u-j worn

Pass 3 Sep 2008 145,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front-rear and rear brake pipes corroded

o/s front u j worn

Pass 16 Aug 2007 128,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling has slight play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 112,103 miles

front and rear brake pipes corroding

slight lift in front tie bar joint

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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R211 UJB is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R211 UJB, 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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R211 UJB is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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