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P501 PTU

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Red Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,131 mi
Last recorded89,131 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP501 PTU
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2007 89,131 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 89,119 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

brake fluid getting low

Pass 24 Aug 2006 88,465 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 88,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2005 80,209 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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P501 PTU is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Red with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P501 PTU, 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 P501 PTU registered?

P501 PTU is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P501 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P501 PTU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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