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K17 BRO

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport

White Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,223 mi
Last recorded64,223 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport70,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 BRO
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sport
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 64,223 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 64,223 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2009 49,830 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 49,795 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 48,467 miles

advise offside rear inner tyre wall slightly cracked

Fail 1 Apr 2008 48,454 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

advise offside rear inner tyre wall slightly cracked

Pass 3 May 2007 48,290 miles

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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K17 BRO is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport in White with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K17 BRO, 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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What year was K17 BRO registered?

K17 BRO is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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