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R301 CBM

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

177,856 mi
Last recorded177,856 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.078,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 CBM
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2019 177,856 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 173,813 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear suspension bushes perishing

slight play in steering box/at steering wheel

Pass 29 Aug 2014 169,594 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 158,873 miles

underbody corrosion in places.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 150,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering mechanism.

Pass 24 Aug 2011 141,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering mechanism.

underbody and body corrosion in places.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 135,666 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 128,084 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 120,975 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 115,795 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 110,016 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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R301 CBM is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R301 CBM, 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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R301 CBM is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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