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R660 JPC

1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

73,558 mi
Last recorded73,558 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler80,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR660 JPC
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 73,558 miles

Nearside Rear axle seal leaking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 70,705 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 67,596 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 65,462 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 62,812 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 62,043 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 62,043 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 59,996 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 59,996 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 59,118 miles

steering damper leaking

Pass 19 Oct 2017 58,234 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight dampness around steering damper.

slight play in steering

Fail 19 Oct 2017 58,234 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight dampness around steering damper.

slight play in steering

Pass 1 Oct 2016 57,687 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 57,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 57,111 miles

corrosion starting on underside,

Fail 22 Oct 2015 57,109 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion starting on underside,

Fail 28 Oct 2014 56,318 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 56,318 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 54,370 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play in steering

Pass 16 Oct 2012 53,441 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 53,441 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 51,802 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 51,802 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 49,330 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2009 45,631 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 45,631 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 44,288 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 41,744 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 39,349 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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R660 JPC is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 R660 JPC, 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 R660 JPC registered?

R660 JPC is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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