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P254 GPH

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,224 mi
Last recorded83,224 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.078,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP254 GPH
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 83,224 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 83,224 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2014 74,496 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 69,852 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 69,852 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 60,959 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 55,083 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 55,083 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 53,504 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 52,242 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 50,242 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 48,669 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0?

Based on 6,311 MOT tests across 486 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
1,646
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 248
Stop lamp not working 143
fog lamp not working 139
position lamp(s) not working 136
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 129
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P254 GPH is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 78,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler 4.0 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P254 GPH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 4.0 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P254 GPH registered?

P254 GPH is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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