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M155 DFP

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

61,114 mi
Last recorded61,114 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM155 DFP
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 61,114 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2026 61,114 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 58,414 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ns and os (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 14 May 2025 58,251 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 54,842 miles

Generally corroded underneath/ rear chassis

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 54,842 miles

Generally corroded underneath/ rear chassis

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 52,126 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 51,381 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 28 May 2021 49,982 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 28 May 2020 49,341 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 21 May 2019 48,703 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 47,250 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 45,439 miles

Chip in windscreen

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 24 May 2017 45,439 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Chip in windscreen

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 26 May 2016 40,507 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 38,127 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 34,377 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 34,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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M155 DFP is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M155 DFP, 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 M155 DFP registered?

M155 DFP is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 16 December 1997.

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