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R377 EGJ

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

128,542 mi
Last recorded128,542 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.078,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR377 EGJ
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 128,542 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under sealed - all (1.1.11 (c))

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

under body heavily under sealed

Pass 24 Jul 2024 126,287 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 124,108 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 121,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 119,349 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 116,620 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2019 114,063 miles

coating of underseal prevents full examination of brake pipes

Pass 9 Jul 2018 110,817 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 108,647 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 106,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 103,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 101,738 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 100,031 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 97,107 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 97,107 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 93,334 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 88,855 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 85,323 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 80,946 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 75,588 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 69,090 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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R377 EGJ is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R377 EGJ, 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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What year was R377 EGJ registered?

R377 EGJ is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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