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R920 VEY

1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

101,567 mi
Last recorded101,567 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler80,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR920 VEY
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 101,567 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 101,543 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 98,213 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 92,714 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 88,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 88,496 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front - rear (front section) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring saddle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring saddle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across OSF inner chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively UJ slightly worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned OSR side light ulb incorrectly fitted with brake light bulb (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 83,784 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust tail pipe heavily corroded

Rear Fuel tank cover/guard corroded

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

Side steps corroded both sides

Fail 29 Oct 2018 83,784 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust tail pipe heavily corroded

Rear Fuel tank cover/guard corroded

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

Side steps corroded both sides

Pass 23 Oct 2017 78,831 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases part of tailpipe corroded but exhaust still secure (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 73,207 miles

rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 16 Jun 2016 73,207 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 15 Jun 2015

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

rearmost section of exhaust missing

Pass 10 Jun 2014 71,319 miles

Oil leak

rearmost section of tailpipe missing but system adequatly supported

Pass 4 Apr 2013 66,336 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2013 66,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 62,382 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 62,382 miles

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2010 60,376 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 60,376 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 59,848 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 59,848 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 57,454 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 54,974 miles

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

slight oil leak from cylinder head gasket

Pass 31 Jul 2006 52,286 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2005 48,868 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 48,868 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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R920 VEY is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R920 VEY, 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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R920 VEY is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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