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R52 NAJ

1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

85,558 mi
Last recorded85,558 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler80,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 NAJ
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 85,558 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 85,372 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 84,931 miles

vehicle under sealed

Fail 10 Apr 2019 84,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

vehicle under sealed

Pass 15 Jun 2018 82,792 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 82,664 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 82,525 miles

Fuel pipe leaking return pipe at repaired be for tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side bulb (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

oil dampness around sump and gear box

Pass 17 Feb 2017 81,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

brake pipes on vehicle coated in underseal

rear exhaust tail pipe fouling tow bar

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Fail 6 Feb 2017 81,389 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

brake pipes on vehicle coated in underseal

fuel tank breather pipe corroded

fuel tank cover corroded

rear exhaust tail pipe fouling tow bar

underside of vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 11 Feb 2016 81,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel has slight bind

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear mudflap insucure

brake pipes cotted in greese

exhaust tail pipe fouling tow bar

fuel tank breather pipe corodded

fuel tank cover corodded

oil leak

vehicle chassis corroded not weakend

Fail 8 Feb 2016 81,344 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel has slight bind

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear mudflap insucure

brake pipes cotted in greese

exhaust heat shield insucure

exhaust tail pipe fouling tow bar

fuel tank breather pipe corodded

fuel tank cover corodded

oil leak

vehicle chassis corroded not weakend

Fail 27 Jan 2015 81,306 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 81,306 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 81,172 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 81,172 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 81,045 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 80,514 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 80,514 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 80,093 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2010 79,392 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ns rear outer sidewall perrished slightly

os front tyre outer slightly perrished

os rear outer tyre slightly perrished

Fail 1 Feb 2010 79,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ns rear outer sidewall perrished slightly

os front tyre outer slightly perrished

os rear outer tyre slightly perrished

Pass 12 Feb 2009 77,449 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

difficult to check metal brake pipes on rear axle because of wire protection

Pass 14 Jan 2008 74,936 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 74,936 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 66,778 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 14 Nov 2005 60,099 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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R52 NAJ is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R52 NAJ, 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 R52 NAJ registered?

R52 NAJ is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R52 NAJ shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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