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S743 MVY

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,124 mi
Last recorded99,124 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.078,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS743 MVY
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 99,124 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 12 Jun 2025 99,124 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 98,845 miles

Corrosion on Suspension Parts

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to Back ()

Fail 17 Aug 2022 98,825 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring Carrier (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion on Suspension Parts

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to Back ()

Pass 23 Mar 2021 95,225 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 95,215 miles

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 91,168 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under body surface corrosion on all components

Pass 18 Nov 2016 87,616 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn / thin

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 87,616 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 82,615 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 81,282 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 76,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 76,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 72,500 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 63,151 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 57,221 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 57,221 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 56,790 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 56,787 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

inside mirror missing

Pass 4 Sep 2008 46,245 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 46,243 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 46,239 miles

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)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 37,995 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

handbrake travel not excessive

Pass 3 Aug 2006 33,397 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jul 2006 33,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2005

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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S743 MVY is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S743 MVY, 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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S743 MVY is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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