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R224 WNC

1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,925 mi
Last recorded132,925 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler80,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 WNC
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 132,925 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 132,413 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 131,728 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

chassis is corroded but not to excess

Pass 23 Dec 2013 131,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2012 130,924 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 130,924 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 130,685 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 130,650 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 128,590 miles

Battery insecure

front brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 30 Sep 2009 124,381 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 115,590 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 115,590 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2006 115,299 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 May 2006 115,299 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R224 WNC is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R224 WNC, 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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R224 WNC is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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