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R64 DWR

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,117 mi
Last recorded101,117 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.078,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR64 DWR
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 101,117 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 97,781 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 95,061 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake low performance

Pass 18 May 2022 88,490 miles

Central exhaust centre silencer outer casing corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively driveshaft universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear chip lower edge of windscreen (not effecting drivers view of road)

Fail 5 May 2022 88,368 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system leak at union to master cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust centre silencer outer casing corroded

Offside Front Lower ball joint missing cotter pin

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively driveshaft universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front steering box drop arm missing cotter pin

Offside Rear chip lower edge of windscreen (not effecting drivers view of road)

Pass 21 May 2021 80,267 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 80,266 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing buckle (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing buckle (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 79,881 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to chassis rails

Pass 19 Sep 2019 78,640 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 78,640 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 75,700 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 70,584 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 70,580 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 65,660 miles

play in nearside front driveshaft universal joint

Fail 23 Jul 2007 65,660 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

play in nearside front driveshaft universal joint

Pass 24 Jul 2006 59,989 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0?

Based on 6,311 MOT tests across 486 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
1,646
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 248
Stop lamp not working 143
fog lamp not working 139
position lamp(s) not working 136
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 129
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R64 DWR is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 78,638 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 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R64 DWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 4.0 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R64 DWR is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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