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P708 TGF

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,657 mi
Last recorded54,657 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP708 TGF
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 54,657 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play from steering box (first joint ) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 53,614 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 52,443 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 52,213 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 50,898 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 48,189 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 42,916 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock Absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 39,004 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 37,237 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 35,468 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 32,322 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres inner shoulders wearing

Fail 21 May 2014 32,265 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

both front tyres inner shoulders wearing

Pass 2 May 2013 28,612 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 28,612 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 26,473 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 24,895 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 24,895 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 24,790 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 24,582 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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P708 TGF is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 P708 TGF, 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 P708 TGF registered?

P708 TGF is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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