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K80 NLY

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Red Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,674 mi
Last recorded130,674 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK80 NLY
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 130,674 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 127,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all suspension bushes showing signs of wear but no excessive movement

Fail 13 Sep 2013 127,399 miles

Front Lower Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all suspension bushes showing signs of wear but no excessive movement

Pass 14 Apr 2012 117,258 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 117,238 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 109,218 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 99,328 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 89,054 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 77,844 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 73,580 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 73,580 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

BOTH FRONT TYRES 225/70/15 REAR TYRES 225/75 15

CHIP ON SCREEN

REST OF METAL BRAKE PIPES OUTTER CASINGS CORRODING

UNDER BODY CORROSION

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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K80 NLY is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Red with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 K80 NLY, 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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K80 NLY is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 14 June 1997.

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