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P694 KKO

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Black Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,118 mi
Last recorded99,118 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP694 KKO
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 99,118 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 99,106 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 99,030 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 99,006 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 98,700 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 98,700 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 98,694 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 98,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened ARM ON AXLE ./AXE MOUNTING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play TOP AND BOTTOM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 98,203 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 98,203 miles

Emissions not tested engine cut out (7.3.A.1)

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)

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working fault with stalk (1.4.A.2c)

Front position lamp(s) not working Near and Offside 2x233 bulbs plus attend to poor connection (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam attend to poor connection (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 94,129 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 94,126 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 85,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake high

Play detected in steering wheel

Pass 4 Nov 2014 76,370 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 76,366 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 68,033 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 23 Oct 2013 68,032 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2011 63,592 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside 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 lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/f,o/s/f,o/s/r and n/s/r tyres outer walls cracked.

Pass 12 Feb 2010 57,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 52,580 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 52,577 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 51,356 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 49,860 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 49,030 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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P694 KKO is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Black with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P694 KKO, 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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P694 KKO is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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