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J31 EEP

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

91,149 mi
Last recorded91,149 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 EEP
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 91,149 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2026 91,024 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play steering joint by steering box (2.2.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2025 888,814 miles

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2023 87,120 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 85,608 miles

Offside Rear brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 9 May 2022 85,507 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification drop link broken (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2021 84,528 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 83,599 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 82,088 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 80,670 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 80,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 77,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 74,129 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has small cracks in tread

rear seats removed at time of test

some steering linkange play

Fail 10 Mar 2015 74,129 miles

some steering linkange play

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f tyre has small cracks in tread

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 12 Mar 2014 71,086 miles

Front bumper insecure

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 25 Feb 2014 71,085 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front bumper insecure

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 13 Sep 2012 66,437 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 65,490 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 65,488 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 65,482 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 65,482 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 May 2009 66,421 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 60,030 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 58,874 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 58,868 miles

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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J31 EEP is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J31 EEP, 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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J31 EEP is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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