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R417 RLY

1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Red Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

56,859 mi
Last recorded56,859 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler80,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR417 RLY
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 56,859 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 56,858 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 55,675 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 55,509 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 55,466 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body mounting area corroded / holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Steering arm shock damper bush showing signs of wear

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Steering box mounting / chassis corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Worn and corroded NEAR FAIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel pipes from fuel tank corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Linkage bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded / worn NEAR FAIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn Worn and corroded NEAR FAIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Linkage bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn Corroded / worn NEAR FAIL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop 2nd from rear U jay (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 55,191 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded / worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front shocks NEAR FAIL (5.3.2 (d))

Front Steering component deformed but serviceable Steering shock absorber damper bush worn (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded / worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear shocks NEAR FAIL (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 55,190 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Headlight aim not tested BOTH (4.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working Light on all the time / not working correctly (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Dipped beam not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Main beam not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Dipped beam not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Main beam not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded / worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front shocks NEAR FAIL (5.3.2 (d))

Front Steering component deformed but serviceable Steering shock absorber damper bush worn (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded / worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear shocks NEAR FAIL (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 54,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Advise spot/ fog light broken away

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Advise both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 54,846 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Body mounting / chassis inner sill area corroded holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired Body mounting / inner sill area seat belt mounting areas corroded / holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Advise spot/ fog light broken away

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Advise both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 54,402 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp joint to cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise rear D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 53,542 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 52,526 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 51,503 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 51,503 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 50,138 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 50,138 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 48,660 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 46,821 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 45,308 miles

tyres cracking in tread

Fail 14 Apr 2014 45,308 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

tyres cracking in tread

Pass 22 May 2013 43,514 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 43,514 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 42,295 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 42,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 40,937 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 40,937 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 39,420 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 38,016 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 38,016 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 34,030 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 29,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust blowing at manifold

Pass 3 Feb 2006 24,817 miles

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

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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R417 RLY is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Red with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 R417 RLY, 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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R417 RLY is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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