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R943 NRN

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

59,238 mi
Last recorded59,238 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.078,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR943 NRN
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 59,238 miles

Exhaust exit pointing to tyre

Water pump noisy

Fail 18 Jul 2025 59,238 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust exit pointing to tyre

Water pump noisy

Pass 26 Apr 2014 58,166 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 58,152 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 56,644 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 55,656 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 53,385 miles

Both rear and O/S/F tyre valves perishing

Fail 18 May 2010 53,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear and O/S/F tyre valves perishing

Pass 16 Jul 2009 50,823 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 50,823 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 46,406 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 46,406 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 45,562 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 45,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 44,301 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 44,300 miles

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

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

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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R943 NRN is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R943 NRN, 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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What year was R943 NRN registered?

R943 NRN is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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