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W471 PHY

2000 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,624 mi
Last recorded80,624 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler59,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW471 PHY
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 80,624 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 80,601 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 80,601 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 80,558 miles

Front Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded on bottom section (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on chassis member (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on chassis member (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 80,557 miles

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure arm off steering box, locking nut not tight to locking washer (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn u/j joint badly worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play loose,worn on mounting point (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes on chassie (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded on bottom (1.1.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 78,653 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 78,653 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 75,231 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 74,302 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 74,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 73,574 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 71,894 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 71,888 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides / d-bushes on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 69,975 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 69,955 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 69,256 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 68,488 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 60,160 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 60,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 58,905 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 52,849 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 52,849 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 46,913 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 46,913 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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W471 PHY is a 2000 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2000 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 59,820 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 W471 PHY, 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 26 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Wrangler is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W471 PHY is a 2000 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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