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P148 VEE

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

42,442 mi
Last recorded42,442 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 VEE
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 42,442 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 42,440 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2007 41,646 miles

steering damper damp

Fail 25 Sep 2007 41,646 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

steering damper damp

Fail 12 Sep 2007 41,460 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 40,305 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 40,305 miles

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

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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P148 VEE is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Green with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P148 VEE, 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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P148 VEE is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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