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R823 NNP

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,426 mi
Last recorded93,426 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.078,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR823 NNP
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 93,426 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 93,435 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened coil cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 92,224 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 89,354 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 87,923 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 85,773 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front bump stop insecure

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

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose saddle corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 85,772 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front bump stop insecure

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

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose saddle corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 84,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 84,080 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 81,830 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 78,417 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 78,393 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 75,460 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 75,455 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 73,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 73,237 miles

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 71,614 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 69,449 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 68,854 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 68,826 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 68,382 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 68,382 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 67,510 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 64,081 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 64,081 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 30 Jan 2010 59,326 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre has a slight cut

Pass 30 Jan 2010 59,326 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre has a slight cut

Pass 26 Jan 2009 54,007 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 54,007 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 44,837 miles

Intermittent vehicle wont start in park.

front discs worn and lipped.

oil leak from sump area. not major at this time.

oil leaking from o/s/r brake backing plate. possible wheel cyl or axle seal leak. req further investigating.

Pass 17 Feb 2006 41,108 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 41,108 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2005 34,811 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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R823 NNP is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R823 NNP, 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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R823 NNP is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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