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R298 BAF

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,748 mi
Last recorded107,748 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.078,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 BAF
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 107,748 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 107,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 102,753 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

brake pipes ends slightly corroded

rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2019 98,855 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 98,855 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 92,984 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 86,208 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 86,200 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 82,009 miles

Offside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 81,936 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 77,757 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 72,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2013 67,375 miles

1 x rear exhaust mount detached

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exposed brake pipe ends slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2013 67,365 miles

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

1 x rear exhaust mount detached

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exposed brake pipe ends slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2012 62,340 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 57,748 miles

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 54,528 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 51,467 miles

oil spray steel brake pipes on rear axil

Pass 31 Jul 2008 46,556 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 43,273 miles

front pads starting to get low

rear seats not fitted at time of test

tyres starting to get low

Pass 22 Aug 2006 41,325 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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R298 BAF is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R298 BAF, 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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R298 BAF is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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