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R356 DKG

1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

140,719 mi
Last recorded140,719 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler80,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR356 DKG
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 140,719 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 138,968 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 135,034 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 129,704 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil around steering box

Stonechip to windscreen

Fail 13 Oct 2020 129,703 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil around steering box

Stonechip to windscreen

Pass 24 Sep 2019 123,375 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 115,649 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 102,911 miles

Coolant leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 102,910 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 96,066 miles

light corrosion to underside

Pass 8 Sep 2015 93,345 miles

BRAKE PIPES VERY RUSTY

CHASSIS VERY RUSTY

UNDERNEATH VERY RUSTY

WIPERS POOR

Pass 4 Apr 2013 93,270 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 92,923 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 89,806 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 86,596 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 82,872 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 78,952 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 74,141 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 69,220 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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R356 DKG is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R356 DKG, 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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What year was R356 DKG registered?

R356 DKG is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R356 DKG safe to buy?

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