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P658 CPK

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Black Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

142,899 mi
Last recorded142,899 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP658 CPK
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 142,899 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 135,076 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 129,562 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 126,812 miles

steering damper leaking

Fail 13 Jul 2021 126,812 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

steering damper leaking

Pass 7 Jul 2020 123,877 miles

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

little reserve travel in park brake lever

Pass 20 Aug 2019 120,888 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 120,834 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 116,703 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 116,703 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 113,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 9 Aug 2017 113,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 109,598 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 109,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 104,764 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 104,764 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 99,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel tank guard corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2014 99,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel tank guard corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 93,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 88,508 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 88,508 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

fuel tank strap corroding

Pass 22 Jul 2011 80,536 miles

fuel tank hanger corroding

wiper blades split at ends

Fail 21 Jul 2011 80,525 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

fuel tank hanger corroding

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 21 Aug 2010 75,257 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 70,089 miles

fuel tank rusty

Fail 25 Jul 2009 70,089 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel tank rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2008 62,496 miles

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

fuel tank guard corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2008 62,494 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

fuel tank guard corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2007 48,069 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 48,033 miles

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

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)

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2006 41,516 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front number plate cracked

Fail 22 Mar 2006 41,516 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate cracked

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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P658 CPK is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Black with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 P658 CPK, 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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P658 CPK is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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