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R512 LRS

1997 Jeep Wrangler

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,099 mi
Last recorded63,099 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler84,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR512 LRS
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 63,099 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2014 62,817 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 62,753 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2013 61,809 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 61,371 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

fuel lines corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2010 59,814 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 59,812 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

FRONT DISCS WORN

Pass 1 Sep 2009 57,173 miles

both front outer hardy spicer joints worn ' advise to be replaced ;

Pass 30 Sep 2008 49,829 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 49,829 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 45,809 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 45,805 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 42,551 miles

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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R512 LRS is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler in Black with a 3,960cc 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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R512 LRS is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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