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P461 EVJ

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Black Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,580 mi
Last recorded77,580 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP461 EVJ
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 77,580 miles

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 16 Nov 2013 77,554 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 75,009 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 75,009 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 68,847 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 68,845 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 65,497 miles

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

nearside front and offside front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2009 64,344 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2008 61,293 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 May 2008 61,159 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 54,375 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 52,290 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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P461 EVJ is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Black with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P461 EVJ, 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 P461 EVJ registered?

P461 EVJ is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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