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L3 EKA

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Black Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,254 mi
Last recorded118,254 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 EKA
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 118,254 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 116,279 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 84,733 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 84,615 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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L3 EKA is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Black with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L3 EKA, 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 L3 EKA registered?

L3 EKA is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is L3 EKA safe to buy?

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