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P833 GBL

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport

Red Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,352 mi
Last recorded71,352 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport70,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP833 GBL
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sport
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 71,352 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 71,166 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 71,125 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 69,150 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 69,136 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 68,197 miles

Both front axle stabilizer rose mountings corroded

Bothfront & rear roll bar mountings worn

both front upper & lower ball joints showing lift

Pass 28 Mar 2017 68,185 miles

Both front upper & lower ball joints showing lift

Front & rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

Fail 27 Mar 2017 68,185 miles

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

Both front upper & lower ball joints showing lift

Front & rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

Pass 10 Feb 2016 67,626 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 67,626 miles

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

Front number plate worn

Osr park brake performance low

Pass 14 Jul 2014 64,681 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2008 64,576 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 60,833 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 56,628 miles

signs of possble fluid leaks from around power steerig box area .

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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P833 GBL is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport in Red with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P833 GBL, 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 P833 GBL registered?

P833 GBL is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport, first registered on 26 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P833 GBL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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