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P233 SFM

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Black Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

75,969 mi
Last recorded75,969 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP233 SFM
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 75,969 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 74,444 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 72,913 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 70,389 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 69,249 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 65,120 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 65,120 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 63,521 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 58,327 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 53,020 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 47,733 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 44,008 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 39,736 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 34,012 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 27,107 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 21,754 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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P233 SFM is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Black with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P233 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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What year was P233 SFM registered?

P233 SFM is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P233 SFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P233 SFM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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