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P515 PTU

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,963 mi
Last recorded59,963 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP515 PTU
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 59,963 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 56,949 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose damper arm (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2016 55,554 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2015 55,488 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2014 55,319 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2014 55,319 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2013 55,295 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2013 55,295 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2012 55,204 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2011 54,981 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2010 54,958 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 54,752 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 54,191 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2006 53,870 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 53,816 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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P515 PTU is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P515 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 P515 PTU registered?

P515 PTU is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P515 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P515 PTU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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