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RIW 4144

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,393 mi
Last recorded67,393 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.078,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIW 4144
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2026 67,393 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 63,725 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 59,537 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 58,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 58,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded end of flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded end of flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 57,759 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2013 54,653 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 51,768 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 51,077 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 49,733 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 48,583 miles

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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RIW 4144 is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RIW 4144, 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 RIW 4144 registered?

RIW 4144 is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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