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P359 EBW

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,661 mi
Last recorded27,661 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP359 EBW
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 27,661 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 24,424 miles

Both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2014 22,906 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 22,897 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 21,339 miles

advise unable to fully acess condition of all brake pipes as some have protective covering

Pass 2 Jun 2011 20,647 miles

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

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

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

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 8 May 2009 19,322 miles

Front number plate deteriorated slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2008 18,344 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 17,284 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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P359 EBW is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P359 EBW, 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 P359 EBW registered?

P359 EBW is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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