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J66 PFS

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

59,627 mi
Last recorded59,627 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 PFS
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 59,627 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 58,484 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 58,457 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 58,113 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 57,977 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 57,411 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 57,381 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 55,091 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 55,082 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 51,332 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 47,079 miles

exhaust box baffles rattling

Fail 17 Jun 2016 46,984 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis end of anti roll bar fouling chassis (2.4.A.1a)

baffles in exhaust box rattling

Pass 20 Jun 2015 42,163 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 38,031 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 36,549 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 34,311 miles

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

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

front driveshaft u/js in poor condition

Pass 12 May 2010 33,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 32,186 miles

rear seats removed seat belts are ok

Pass 14 Apr 2008 30,483 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2007 29,032 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 27,573 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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J66 PFS is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J66 PFS, 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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J66 PFS is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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