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P277 AFE

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,736 mi
Last recorded102,736 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP277 AFE
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 102,736 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 102,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 98,044 miles

both front brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 13 Jul 2011 98,044 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2010 96,452 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 96,452 miles

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

all brake discs pitted.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 94,740 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 94,740 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 91,453 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 91,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P277 AFE 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 50%.

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 P277 AFE, 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 P277 AFE registered?

P277 AFE is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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