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J9 LNW

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,583 mi
Last recorded54,583 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport70,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 LNW
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sport
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 54,583 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 54,583 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 84,151 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 28 Jun 2023 84,151 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 12 Apr 2023 54,125 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency low

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 54,047 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 53,608 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 53,500 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 53,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 53,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 53,134 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 52,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 52,411 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 52,311 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 51,880 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 51,277 miles

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

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

underside is starting to corrode

Pass 6 Jan 2009 51,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 51,093 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 50,943 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 50,943 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 50,555 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 49,946 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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J9 LNW is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 70,150 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 J9 LNW, 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 29 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J9 LNW is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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