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R47 FCL

1997 Jeep Wrangler

Green Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,265 mi
Last recorded54,265 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler84,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR47 FCL
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 54,265 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 53,594 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 52,884 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 52,308 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 1 Jul 2019 51,344 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 1 Jul 2019 51,344 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 26 Jun 2018 49,790 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 26 Jun 2018 49,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 19 Apr 2017 48,475 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes greased

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Apr 2017 48,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes greased

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Mar 2016 47,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 47,012 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

fanbelt cracked

slight leak from nearside rear hub seal

slight play in nearside front driveshaft u/j

Fail 18 Dec 2014 47,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fanbelt cracked

slight leak from nearside rear hub seal

slight play in nearside front driveshaft u/j

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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R47 FCL is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler in Green with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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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What year was R47 FCL registered?

R47 FCL is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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