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P723 SWK

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

153,011 mi
Last recorded153,011 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP723 SWK
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 153,011 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 153,011 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 148,776 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 143,860 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 138,941 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 134,076 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lower effort from nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 129,651 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various areas of surface corrosion to underside of body and chassis

Pass 14 Jul 2020 125,219 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various areas of surface corrosion to chassis and underside of body.

Pass 12 Jul 2019 120,641 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 120,641 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 114,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2018 114,662 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Behind shock absorber (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 109,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 109,624 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 103,746 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 103,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 96,708 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 89,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 83,306 miles

both rear and o/s front braake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust pipe showing signs of corrosion

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 5 Jul 2012 75,511 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 69,181 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 69,179 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 65,239 miles

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

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

o/s wiper blade is worn

Pass 8 Jun 2009 62,113 miles

slight blow from manifold joint

Pass 19 Mar 2008 57,867 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 57,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 52,167 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 52,133 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 44,944 miles

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

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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P723 SWK is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Green with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 P723 SWK, 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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P723 SWK is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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