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P288 HBC

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Red Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,484 mi
Last recorded85,484 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 HBC
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 85,484 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 82,212 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 82,210 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 79,238 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres cracking between tread

Fail 22 May 2015 79,238 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres cracking between tread

Pass 18 Nov 2013 75,287 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 72,708 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 71,282 miles

Front brake dics corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2011 71,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front brake pads cracking

Front discs corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 68,829 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 62,329 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s and o/s hardy spicer joints on driveshafts worn

Pass 2 Sep 2008 60,450 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

front diff slight weap

stearing box slight weap

Pass 3 Aug 2007 57,114 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

protective covering on brake pipes stopping total inspection

Pass 17 May 2006 53,081 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 53,079 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 May 2005 48,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

nail in tyre

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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P288 HBC is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Red with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P288 HBC, 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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P288 HBC is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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