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R660 VEW

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,563 mi
Last recorded116,563 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.078,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR660 VEW
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 116,563 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 116,563 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 115,924 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 115,924 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 115,314 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 113,670 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 109,276 miles

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

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

nearside rear number plate light lens cracked

Fail 10 Oct 2016 109,194 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from offside front to connector at nearside front bumper (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded from offside front to connector at nearside front bumper( front to rear pipe ) (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside front caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

high visibility brake light not working

nearside rear number plate light lens cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2015 104,626 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush rear axle D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from offside front caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 99,720 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 99,694 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 95,011 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 95,001 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 90,247 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 84,266 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 84,266 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 77,047 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 77,047 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 71,437 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 66,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 63,670 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 60,534 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 55,228 miles

Suspension all renewed,all secure but steering feels vauge.

Fail 18 Nov 2005 55,116 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R660 VEW is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R660 VEW, 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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What year was R660 VEW registered?

R660 VEW is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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