MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,564 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
minor oil leak from diff
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
minor oil leak from diff
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Steering component damaged and unserviceable steering rod rubber split (2.2.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalks missing (5.1.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport?
Based on 4,416 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R955 EOJ is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport in Red with a 3,660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 70,150 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 235 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R955 EOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R955 EOJ is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport, first registered on 14 August 1997.
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The MOT history for R955 EOJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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