1997 Chrysler-Jeep Wrangler 4.0L Petrol · L66 WAL
1997 Chrysler-Jeep Wrangler (4.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 129,482 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- CHRYSLER-JEEP WRANGLER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,482 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
L66 WAL Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2021
- 129,482 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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L66 WAL Mileage History
- 21/01/2006107,098 mi
- 02/04/2007114,034 mi+6,936 mi
- 08/05/2008117,597 mi+3,563 mi
- 06/05/2009123,504 mi+5,907 mi
- 07/05/2010125,108 mi+1,604 mi
- 10/05/2011126,514 mi+1,406 mi
- 10/06/2014127,482 mi+968 mi
- 19/06/2014127,482 mi
- 30/06/2015128,163 mi+681 mi
- 06/09/2016128,780 mi+617 mi
- 05/10/2017129,105 mi+325 mi
- 08/10/2018129,168 mi+63 mi
- 04/10/2019129,347 mi+179 mi
- 04/10/2019129,347 mi
- 10/10/2020129,459 mi+112 mi
- 03/11/2021129,482 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 1,418 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
L66 WAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Chrysler-Jeep Wrangler (L66 WAL) between January 2006 and November 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Windscreen (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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