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J888 ADH

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Red Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

83,201 mi
Last recorded83,201 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 ADH
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 83,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 82,035 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 82,035 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 81,632 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively rust around u/j joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 79,566 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 77,959 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 77,204 miles

Coolant leak ()

corrosion visible o/s front inner wheel arch

Fail 18 Oct 2019 77,204 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

corrosion visible o/s front inner wheel arch

Pass 23 Oct 2018 76,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 75,721 miles

slight play steering box drop arm end

Pass 25 Oct 2016 74,583 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 74,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 72,999 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 72,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 71,654 miles

all coil springs have corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2013 69,802 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front axle oil leak

rear axle oil leak

upper stop light not working

Pass 29 Sep 2012 68,969 miles

upper stop light not working

Pass 29 Oct 2011 67,249 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 64,518 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 63,560 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 62,935 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 59,352 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 50,110 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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J888 ADH is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Red with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 J888 ADH, 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 J888 ADH registered?

J888 ADH is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for J888 ADH shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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