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P550 OBY

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Black Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,480 mi
Last recorded99,480 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP550 OBY
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 99,480 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 99,220 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 99,220 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 98,599 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 98,599 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 97,578 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 96,888 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 96,888 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 88,369 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 88,363 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

engine warning light on

n/s/r fog light insecure

Pass 3 Dec 2007 84,662 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 73,072 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 73,072 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2005 67,482 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 67,482 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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P550 OBY is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Black with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P550 OBY, 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 P550 OBY registered?

P550 OBY is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 17 May 1997.

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