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R717 XHJ

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,040 mi
Last recorded44,040 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport70,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR717 XHJ
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sport
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2007 44,040 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2007 44,032 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 36,450 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 36,448 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 27,579 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport?

Based on 4,416 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
1,792
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
256
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 235
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 89
fog lamp not working 70
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 70
Stop lamp not working 62
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R717 XHJ is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 70,150 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 Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 235 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R717 XHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R717 XHJ registered?

R717 XHJ is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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