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P248 STW

1997 Jeep Wrangler

Blue Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

109,942 mi
Last recorded109,942 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler84,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP248 STW
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 109,942 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 109,753 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 101,598 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 101,472 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 95,085 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component switch (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 95,009 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 89,000 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 80,054 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 80,054 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 71,571 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2018 70,505 miles

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 68,760 miles

Advise centre stop not working

Advise engine management light on

Advise side steps corroded

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 68,758 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda to high 1st/2nd fast idle test (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative not working . (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold missing / loose. (7.1.2)

Central Rear Upper brake light not working.

Nearside Front Lower brake pipe slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Lower n/s drivers step bar very rusty/ left hand drive vehicle.

Nearside Front Upper very slight play in n/s/f top anti roll bar link arm ball joint.

Nearside Rear Lower slightly corroded brake pipe by n/s/r wheel cylinder.

Offside Front Upper brake pipe slightly corroded.

engine management light on.

Pass 16 May 2016 66,458 miles

Front 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)

Nearside Front 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)

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

catalyst rattles

centre stop light not working

e.m.l on

exhaust corroded

side steps corroded

Fail 16 May 2016 66,458 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front 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)

Nearside Front 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)

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

catalyst rattles

e.m.l on

exhaust corroded

side steps corroded

Pass 11 May 2015 65,864 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 65,864 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2014 65,017 miles

Catalyitic converter rattling

Fail 12 May 2014 65,017 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Catalyitic converter rattling

Pass 14 May 2013 64,758 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 64,758 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 10 May 2012 61,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

catalytic converter breaking-up internaly

Pass 20 May 2011 60,071 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 60,071 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

manifold to down pipe connection slightly insecure

Pass 18 May 2010 54,673 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 54,673 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear centre stop lamp not working

Pass 13 May 2009 49,371 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 46,729 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 43,900 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 41,694 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 May 2005 38,545 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler?

Based on 37,449 MOT tests across 6,469 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
5,105
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,469
On UK Roads
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P248 STW is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler in Blue with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Wrangler models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 84,578 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Jeep Wrangler typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Wrangler is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P248 STW is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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