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R987 WOO

1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

75,920 mi
Last recorded75,920 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler80,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR987 WOO
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 75,920 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 75,491 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 75,137 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 75,100 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

all brake discs corroding

no rear seats fitted

parking brake efficiency only just met (16%)

Fail 3 Aug 2023 75,099 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached locknut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

all brake discs corroding

no rear seats fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2023 75,059 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached Trailing arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached Trailing arm locking nut (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery terminals close to shorting on body

No reverse light

Pass 27 Jan 2022 74,709 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 74,606 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 70,760 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 70,548 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 67,584 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 66,369 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 66,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 64,725 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 61,693 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 61,679 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 61,679 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 61,580 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 61,017 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 58,976 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 56,728 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 56,728 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 55,565 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 55,565 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 51,373 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 51,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 45,798 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 45,798 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 41,185 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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R987 WOO is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 R987 WOO, 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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What year was R987 WOO registered?

R987 WOO is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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