MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,880 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
An item not tested (Manual)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
rear brake pipe cover coils corroded on the rear axle
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0?
Based on 6,311 MOT tests across 486 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R971 JTW is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R971 JTW, 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 R971 JTW registered?
R971 JTW is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R971 JTW safe to buy?
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