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R751 BDC

1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,593 mi
Last recorded70,593 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler80,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR751 BDC
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 70,593 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 67,125 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 66,767 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2023 66,767 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 65,872 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 65,592 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 64,597 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 63,192 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 62,108 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 60,570 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 58,476 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 56,180 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 56,180 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 10 May 2012 50,728 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 49,733 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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R751 BDC is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R751 BDC, 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 R751 BDC registered?

R751 BDC is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R751 BDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R751 BDC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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