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P231 SFM

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,021 mi
Last recorded115,021 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 SFM
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 115,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 114,833 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 114,739 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 111,796 miles

FRONT DISC'S POOR

FRONT SEATS WORN

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

UNDERSIDE GETTING RUSTY

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

X4 COIL SPRINGS RUSTY

Fail 24 Mar 2011 111,794 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

FRONT DISC'S POOR

FRONT SEATS WORN

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

UNDERSIDE GETTING RUSTY

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

X4 COIL SPRINGS RUSTY

Pass 6 Jun 2009 106,123 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 106,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 101,020 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 101,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 94,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P231 SFM is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Green with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P231 SFM, 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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P231 SFM is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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