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P54 YGJ

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

153,969 mi
Last recorded153,969 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP54 YGJ
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 153,969 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

entire underside corroded

rear axle tube corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2023 153,680 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

entire underside corroded

rear axle tube corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2022 148,424 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 145,030 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 144,278 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 138,706 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 138,692 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 132,654 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 125,183 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Offside step sill loose

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Sep 2017 125,135 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Offside step sill loose

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 115,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

baffle loose in catalyst

front discs worn and lipped

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Fail 16 Sep 2016 115,741 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release seatbelt stalk (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

baffle loose in catalyst

front discs worn and lipped

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 1 Sep 2015 102,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 88,417 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust hanger snapped still supported

wipers poor

Pass 6 Sep 2013 74,789 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 72,659 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 72,616 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

rear seats not in up position tested as presented

Pass 16 Sep 2011 717,120 miles

centre brake light not working

Fail 16 Sep 2011 717,120 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 1 Dec 2009 71,705 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 71,043 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 58,366 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 52,487 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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P54 YGJ is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P54 YGJ, 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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P54 YGJ is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 2 July 1997.

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