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J5 HYB

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,063 mi
Last recorded120,063 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 HYB
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 120,063 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 119,338 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 118,846 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 117,616 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 117,616 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 116,916 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 115,664 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 112,367 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 109,938 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 105,722 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 105,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 100,162 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 86,395 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 68,026 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 53,499 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 53,499 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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J5 HYB is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Green with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J5 HYB, 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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What year was J5 HYB registered?

J5 HYB is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 6 November 1997.

Is J5 HYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 HYB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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