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R485 EAW

1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,527 mi
Last recorded81,527 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler80,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR485 EAW
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 81,527 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 81,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 80,721 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 77,919 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 76,355 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 75,402 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 72,204 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front links (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 71,250 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d mounts (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 71,106 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive engine misfire (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d mounts (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 68,375 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 68,257 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 58,390 miles

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

original number plates fitted for test

slight movement in booth rear wheel bearings

Pass 24 Oct 2008 49,405 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 43,247 miles

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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R485 EAW is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R485 EAW, 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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R485 EAW is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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