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P293 ADG

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,585 mi
Last recorded130,585 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP293 ADG
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 130,585 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 130,575 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering leak

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Pass 19 Sep 2024 128,600 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Transfer shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Fail 5 Sep 2024 128,571 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery positive terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Lower spring mounting cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Transfer shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Pass 6 Sep 2023 127,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner on minimum thickness (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering linkages slight play

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Fail 5 Sep 2023 127,359 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery positive terminal loose (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Electrical wiring insecure Loose wires near battery terminals (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner on minimum thickness (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering linkages slight play

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Pass 7 Sep 2022 126,285 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkages slight play

Fail 11 Aug 2022 126,241 miles

Nearside Body mounting fixings insecure Central, excessively corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkages, slight play

Pass 10 Aug 2021 123,703 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 123,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 122,342 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Slight Perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Slight Perishing Suspension Bushes

Fail 21 Aug 2020 122,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Slight Perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Slight Perishing Suspension Bushes

Pass 15 Aug 2019 121,579 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 121,241 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 121,241 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 120,268 miles

intermittent fault on switch

Fail 31 Jul 2017 120,268 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

intermittent fault on switch

Pass 10 Aug 2016 117,151 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 117,151 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 115,584 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 115,559 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 114,603 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 114,602 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 113,847 miles

Rear springs fitted incorrectly?

Signs of wear in n/s front driveshaft outer u.j.

Fail 12 Jul 2013 113,833 miles

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

Rear springs fitted incorrectly?

Signs of wear in n/s front driveshaft outer u.j.

Fail 9 Jul 2013 113,817 miles

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

fuel tank support starting to rust but fuel tank still secure

Pass 11 Jul 2012 110,625 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 110,625 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 105,201 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 103,677 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 101,450 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 99,017 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 94,940 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 90,146 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 84,808 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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P293 ADG is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P293 ADG, 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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P293 ADG is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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