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R42 JUA

1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Red Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,700 mi
Last recorded97,700 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler80,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 JUA
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 97,700 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 90,989 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 84,855 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 82,528 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 82,528 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 82,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 82,298 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 82,298 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 82,288 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 82,288 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 81,956 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 81,956 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 81,939 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 81,324 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 80,830 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 79,911 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 78,420 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 72,446 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 63,676 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 58,688 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 58,517 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

SLIGHT LIFT IN NS/R ANTI ROLE BAR MOUNTING ADVISE CONDITION OF O/SF NS/F U/JS

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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R42 JUA is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Red with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R42 JUA, 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 R42 JUA registered?

R42 JUA is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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