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XCA 44

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

51,393 mi
Last recorded51,393 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.078,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCA 44
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 51,393 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 51,261 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 49,207 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 44,489 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 40,080 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 39,490 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 39,480 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 39,454 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 38,883 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 37,626 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 35,533 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 33,289 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 32,862 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 32,257 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 31,104 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 29,817 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front discs slightly worn

general under body surface corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2010 29,215 miles

Both front brake discs badly pitted/ worn

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 28,632 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 28,143 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 27,434 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 26,766 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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XCA 44 is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 XCA 44, 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 XCA 44 registered?

XCA 44 is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 3 April 1997.

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