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R412 KLJ

1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,900 mi
Last recorded124,900 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler80,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR412 KLJ
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 124,900 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 15 Sep 2023 124,900 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing holed and has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing holed and has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 4 Mar 2022 118,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable ()

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 114,184 miles

Evidence of front tyres rubbing on trailing arms when steering is on full lock

Front Steering damper inner bush deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Feb 2020 109,266 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 107,960 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 105,825 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak rear axle and off side rear hub leaking

Pass 4 Jan 2017 102,838 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 102,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 99,266 miles

child seat fitted to nsr seat

front number plate cracked

Fail 28 Feb 2015 99,266 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted to nsr seat

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2014 96,350 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 96,350 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 94,623 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers split

Pass 25 Feb 2012 93,372 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 93,372 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 91,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 91,108 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 90,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 88,216 miles

handbrake lever slight travel

slight movement in nearside + offside front top & bottom ball joints

slight movement in rear anti roll bar bushs

Fail 16 Jan 2010 88,214 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

handbrake lever slight travel

slight movement in nearside + offside front top & bottom ball joints

slight movement in rear anti roll bar bushs

Pass 19 Dec 2008 85,327 miles

Oil leak

rear axle leak

slight blow from exhaust centre box

some scoring and wear to front brake discs

Pass 19 Dec 2007 83,538 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

both rear brake back plates damp

handbrake travel high

rear axle leaking

Pass 27 Nov 2006 81,034 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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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R412 KLJ is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R412 KLJ, 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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R412 KLJ is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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