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R295 CEU

1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,540 mi
Last recorded27,540 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler80,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 CEU
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 27,540 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

drivers seat runners missing seat fixed inside of cage

Pass 14 Oct 2010 27,429 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 27,394 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 27,394 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 27,211 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four tyres are cut but not to cords at time of test

Pass 14 Oct 2008 27,211 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four tyres are cut but not to cords at time of test

Pass 16 Oct 2007 26,975 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 26,942 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 26,142 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 24,680 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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R295 CEU is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R295 CEU, 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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R295 CEU is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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