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P30 BBY

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,527 mi
Last recorded109,527 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP30 BBY
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 109,527 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 109,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 105,774 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 102,056 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower both spring pans corroding

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play all 4 steering swivels (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 102,048 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower both spring pans corroding

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play all 4 steering swivels (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 98,420 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 97,015 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 94,904 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 93,253 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 90,963 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 88,979 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 86,461 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 84,053 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 84,053 miles

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 81,963 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 81,963 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 79,998 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 77,270 miles

O/S/FRONT BRAKE PADS DETERIOATING

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES ALONG AXLE CORRODED

Pass 9 Jan 2010 72,639 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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P30 BBY is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Green with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P30 BBY, 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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P30 BBY is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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