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R973 NNJ

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,267 mi
Last recorded91,267 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport70,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR973 NNJ
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sport
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 91,267 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 90,861 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 86,584 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 86,574 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 66,573 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 52,594 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 52,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 Sep 2007 51,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 46,377 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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R973 NNJ is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R973 NNJ, 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 R973 NNJ registered?

R973 NNJ is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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