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J888 WGR

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Black Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,872 mi
Last recorded100,872 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 WGR
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 100,872 miles

Jeep undersealed

Fail 26 Mar 2024 100,872 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Jeep undersealed

Pass 27 Mar 2023 100,606 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 100,600 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 100,173 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 17 Mar 2022 100,163 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Dec 2020 98,809 miles

vehicle undersealed

Fail 4 Nov 2020 98,712 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 98,339 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 98,337 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 97,504 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 97,504 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 96,766 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 94,436 miles

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

fuel tank cover corroded but tank still secure

nearside rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Dec 2015 94,421 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill/floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.2.C.1h)

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

fuel tank cover corroded but tank still secure

nearside rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2014 91,777 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 6 Nov 2013 89,288 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 86,881 miles

Offside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 84,266 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 81,145 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 79,657 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 79,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 76,743 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 74,361 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 70,705 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 64,951 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 64,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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 WGR is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Black with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 J888 WGR, 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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J888 WGR is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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