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B8 JXJ

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Red Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,439 mi
Last recorded113,439 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 JXJ
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 113,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding n/s/f flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded running along chasis in engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding o/s/r cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 113,435 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play drag arm ball joint off of the steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear both sides (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding n/s/f flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded running along chasis in engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding o/s/r cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 110,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 110,411 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 107,555 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 107,518 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 105,671 miles

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

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

nearside rear backplate damp

Pass 9 Nov 2011 104,436 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 101,475 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 96,905 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 88,168 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 88,168 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 79,877 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2007 79,877 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2006 72,411 miles

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

brake fluid level low

centre brake lamp inoperative

rear anti roll bar rubber mounts worn

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 2.5?

Based on 12,631 MOT tests across 888 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
1,691
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
888
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 571
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 322
Stop lamp not working 321
fog lamp not working 232
position lamp(s) not working 229
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B8 JXJ is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Red with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 75,962 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 2.5 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 571 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B8 JXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 2.5 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 2.5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B8 JXJ is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 3 July 1997.

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