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R903 DAB

1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Purple Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,041 mi
Last recorded86,041 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler80,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR903 DAB
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 86,041 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 86,010 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer + tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 83,537 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 80,728 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 80,632 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 77,643 miles

Central brake pipe corroded both

Front front dif oil leak

Rear rear dif oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2023 77,643 miles

Central brake pipe corroded both

Front front dif oil leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear rear dif oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2021 74,550 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 71,758 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 69,877 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 66,742 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 64,117 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 62,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 60,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 56,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 54,164 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 51,355 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 47,949 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 43,471 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 39,297 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 35,731 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 32,395 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 27,907 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 25,297 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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R903 DAB is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Purple with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R903 DAB, 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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R903 DAB is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 9 December 1997.

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