1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport 4.0L Petrol · P96 TVS
1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport (4.0L, petrol). First registered 07/03/1997. Recorded mileage 59,440 miles. MOT valid until 19/05/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- JEEP WRANGLER 4.0 SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,440 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.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3960cc
P96 TVS Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 59,440 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P96 TVS Mileage History
- 11/03/200625,186 mi
- 09/03/200726,294 mi+1,108 mi
- 15/03/200726,294 mi
- 08/03/200827,503 mi+1,209 mi
- 11/03/200827,503 mi
- 16/03/200933,389 mi+5,886 mi
- 08/03/201036,524 mi+3,135 mi
- 08/03/201139,198 mi+2,674 mi
- 13/03/201242,515 mi+3,317 mi
- 05/03/201344,701 mi+2,186 mi
- 04/03/201448,145 mi+3,444 mi
- 02/04/201550,003 mi+1,858 mi
- 08/04/201651,227 mi+1,224 mi
- 10/04/201752,106 mi+879 mi
- 10/04/201852,778 mi+672 mi
- 10/04/201953,459 mi+681 mi
- 27/04/202154,103 mi+644 mi
- 05/05/202255,207 mi+1,104 mi
- 02/05/202356,098 mi+891 mi
- 04/05/202356,098 mi
- 21/05/202457,445 mi+1,347 mi
- 14/05/202558,553 mi+1,108 mi
- 13/05/202659,440 mi+887 mi
Average of roughly 1,698 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
P96 TVS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport (P96 TVS) between March 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))”; “Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
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