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R319 CBM

1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,965 mi
Last recorded129,965 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler80,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR319 CBM
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 129,965 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion around axle and chassis areas but is sound.

Pass 9 May 2025 129,816 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion around axles and chassis etc but still sound.

Pass 10 May 2024 129,764 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 129,579 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front coolant leakage.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nut only corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear in general. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 129,048 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear bushes deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective gear box area (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak rad area ()

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

Nearside Front slight weeping from seal

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 129,001 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting just in front of the suspension spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 on brake reservoir (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front axle oil seal is weeping oil

Nearside Front metal brake pipe end into flexible hose is corroded

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

Offside Front Outer o/s front outer u/j is showing signs of ware

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe into silencer box, pipe is loose (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes are in a deteriorated condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

transmission fluid leaking from hose connected to radiator

Pass 25 Feb 2021 127,750 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 127,487 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 124,433 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 121,898 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 121,897 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 121,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at oil cooler (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

nail in offside rear tyre

rear seats removed at time of test

shock absorbers corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2017 121,176 miles

Exhaust tail mount missing

General heavy corrosion on underside

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Sep 2017 121,167 miles

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

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

Exhaust tail mount missing

General heavy corrosion on underside

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 119,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

all suspension bushes worn

Pass 18 Aug 2015 116,819 miles

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Guard under fuel tank corroding

coil spring corroded All 4 springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 112,706 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 110,336 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 108,961 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 108,961 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 105,610 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 105,590 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 98,073 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 99,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

slight damage (cracks) to both number plates

Pass 24 Dec 2008 91,243 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 91,243 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 82,567 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear wheel arch requires attention

Fail 15 Nov 2007 82,567 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside rear wheel arch requires attention

Pass 15 Nov 2006 75,696 miles

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

both front axle support arm bushes cracking

Pass 1 Dec 2005 71,017 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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R319 CBM is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 R319 CBM, 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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R319 CBM is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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