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V197 PER

2000 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

105,201 mi
Last recorded105,201 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2000 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport65,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV197 PER
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sport
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 105,201 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 105,200 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrong colour (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrong size (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2019 104,386 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 99,621 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 96,083 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear diff slight oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2017 96,083 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure and offside rear (3.5.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2016 95,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear service brake recording low effort

Pass 29 Jan 2015 95,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside rear brake slightly low performace

Fail 29 Jan 2015 95,385 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside rear brake slightly low performace

Pass 3 Feb 2014 94,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front and rear inner wings and underside surface corrosion

n/s/r spring slightly ofset from mount

Fail 1 Feb 2014 94,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front and rear inner wings and underside surface corrosion

n/s/r spring slightly ofset from mount

Pass 5 Feb 2013 93,637 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 92,219 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 92,215 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 84,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2010 84,553 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2009 74,794 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 74,781 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2008 61,620 miles

steering box slightly damp

Pass 30 Apr 2007 44,698 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 44,681 miles

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

wiper blades slightly worn & starting to split

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport?

Based on 4,416 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
1,792
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
256
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 235
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 89
fog lamp not working 70
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 70
Stop lamp not working 62
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V197 PER is a 2000 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2000 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 65,416 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 Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 235 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V197 PER, 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 26 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V197 PER is a 2000 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport, first registered on 26 April 2000.

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