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R439 VLU

1997 Jeep Wrangler

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,027 mi
Last recorded85,027 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler84,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR439 VLU
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 85,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 85,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Body component damaged and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 83,467 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage twisted and bush pulling away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch damaged but not considered sharp

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported loose across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 83,466 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage twisted and bush pulling away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch damaged but not considered sharp

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported loose across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 79,342 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 May 2023 79,342 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded engine bay area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system metal pipe, engine bay area (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 May 2022 74,753 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 74,751 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 72,577 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler?

Based on 37,449 MOT tests across 6,469 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
5,105
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,469
On UK Roads
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R439 VLU is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Wrangler models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 84,578 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Jeep Wrangler typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Wrangler is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R439 VLU is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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