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P326 BPF

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Black Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,046 mi
Last recorded92,046 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP326 BPF
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 92,046 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 91,114 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 89,124 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 86,787 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 86,787 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 84,596 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight dampness in power steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 83,740 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 81,823 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 80,506 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 79,731 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 78,464 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 78,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 78,378 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 78,284 miles

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

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2015 78,284 miles

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

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

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2013 78,206 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 77,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all metal brake oioes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2012 77,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all metal brake oioes slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2011 76,006 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 73,673 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 70,972 miles

evidence of exhaust leaks.

interior rear view mirror missing.

various metal brake pipes show surface corrosion.

Pass 9 Oct 2008 68,730 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 68,698 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 May 2007 61,387 miles

advise both front upper droplink / tie bar bushes showing signs of deteriation at time of test

Pass 24 Apr 2006 57,419 miles

slight play in front panard rod bush

slight wear in rear anti-roll bar bushes

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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P326 BPF is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Black with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P326 BPF, 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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P326 BPF is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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