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P518 SEG

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Blue Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,340 mi
Last recorded123,340 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP518 SEG
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 123,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 119,068 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 119,067 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 115,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 109,995 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 106,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rhf. driveshaft u,joint showing corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2011 106,276 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rhf. driveshaft u,joint showing corrosion

Pass 26 May 2010 103,014 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 102,989 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 96,680 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 86,797 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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P518 SEG is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Blue with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P518 SEG, 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 P518 SEG registered?

P518 SEG is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 17 November 1997.

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