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R983 OCD

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,286 mi
Last recorded107,286 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.078,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR983 OCD
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 107,286 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 105,820 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 102,308 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 98,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 98,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 95,684 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

steering box weeping sleeping

Fail 24 May 2019 95,684 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

steering box weeping sleeping

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 93,806 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 25 May 2017 92,676 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perished

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 May 2016 90,199 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside fronts (3.5.1i)

general condition represents age of vehicle

metal fuel lines rusted

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking and deteriorating

no rear seats time of test

rusting to front and rear suspension components

slight play in nearside and offside front track rod ends

slight play in steering idler arm ball joint

steering wheel outer cover deteriorating

Fail 6 May 2016 90,186 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front under wheel arch rubber flap (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped nearside front under wheel arch rubber flap (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts nearside rear handbrake cable bracket broken and fouling nearside rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside fronts (3.5.1i)

general condition represents age of vehicle

metal fuel lines rusted

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking and deteriorating

nearside rear handbrake cable bracket broken

no rear seats time of test

rusting to front and rear suspension components

slight play in nearside and offside front track rod ends

slight play in steering idler arm ball joint

steering wheel outer cover deteriorating

Pass 18 Jun 2012 89,989 miles

Nearside front brake pads worn to apx 3mm thick

Fail 15 Jun 2012 89,989 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front brake pads worn to apx 3mm thick

Pass 20 May 2011 82,831 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 82,831 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 77,309 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 73,269 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 73,269 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 71,382 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 71,382 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 69,238 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 69,238 miles

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

Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust Corroded,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

N/S/R BRAKE BACKPLATE WET........

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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R983 OCD is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R983 OCD, 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 R983 OCD registered?

R983 OCD is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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