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JIL 6275

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,189 mi
Last recorded85,189 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 6275
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 85,189 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 84,504 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 83,911 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 83,191 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 82,388 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 81,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 79,925 miles

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chassis and brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Jul 2019 79,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside covered in underseal

Fail 8 Feb 2019 79,298 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake back plate oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2018 79,276 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 79,266 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle under seat (5.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle under seat (5.1.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 78,740 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 78,666 miles

coolant leak

Fail 29 Mar 2016 78,666 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

coolant leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 78,110 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 76,787 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 76,787 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 75,560 miles

both rear backing plates slight oil

Fail 18 Feb 2013 75,552 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear brake backing plates slight oil

Pass 20 Feb 2012 73,772 miles

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

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

nearside wiper split

oil leak at diff

slight dampness at rear backplates

Fail 15 Feb 2012 73,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside wiper split

oil leak at diff

slight dampness at rear backplates

Pass 1 Mar 2011 70,920 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 70,919 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 68,697 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear inner anti roll bar d bushes worn

rear propshaft seals showing signg of leakage

Pass 2 Feb 2009 64,802 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2009 64,681 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 59,889 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 53,802 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 48,086 miles

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

Nearside brake back plate contaminated with oil

Fail 4 Feb 2006 48,051 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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JIL 6275 is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 JIL 6275, 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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JIL 6275 is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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