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P140 LOH

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Black Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

108,682 mi
Last recorded108,682 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 LOH
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc
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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 108,682 miles

Offside Front headlamp starting to corrode

Fail 27 Oct 2025 108,680 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp starting to corrode

indicator stalk faulty but still operates

Pass 15 Nov 2024 108,548 miles

indicator stalk faulty

Pass 13 Nov 2023 108,437 miles

indicator switch faulty

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 7 Nov 2022 107,802 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 106,448 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 106,448 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 106,367 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 105,500 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 105,490 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

slight exhaust blow

Pass 4 Oct 2018 102,853 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 102,767 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 102,764 miles

Emissions not tested due to major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 100,275 miles

oil leak from off side front hub seal

Pass 1 Jul 2016 96,807 miles

both rear half shafts have slight end float

Fail 3 Jun 2016 96,806 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear half shafts have slight end float

coolant leaks from radiator and perished hoses

Pass 21 Oct 2015 96,066 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 94,783 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 93,660 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 93,039 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

fuel return/breather pipe broken

Pass 2 Sep 2011 92,590 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 92,057 miles

front discsvery rusted

Pass 10 Aug 2009 90,220 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 81,347 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 79,094 miles

brake pipes from master cylinder rusty suggest replacment

Pass 18 Aug 2006 76,918 miles

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

center brake light not working

wiper blades worn

Pass 15 Aug 2005 72,972 miles

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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P140 LOH 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 81.5%.

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 P140 LOH, 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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P140 LOH is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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