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P786 LKJ

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Black Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,856 mi
Last recorded61,856 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP786 LKJ
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 61,856 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 61,292 miles

all metal brake pipes slightly rusting

slight oil leak on steering box

Fail 10 Jun 2015 61,291 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

all metal brake pipes slightly rusting

slight oil leak on steering box

Pass 10 Jun 2014 61,272 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight leak of oil o/s back plate

Fail 6 Jun 2014 61,262 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight leak of oil o/s back plate

Pass 4 Mar 2013 60,562 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight oil leak n/s rear back plate

Pass 9 Mar 2012 57,785 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 57,782 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 54,963 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 54,963 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 52,675 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 52,675 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 49,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

misting of oil o/s/r brake drum

Pass 18 Feb 2009 49,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

misting of oil o/s/r brake drum

Pass 6 Feb 2008 46,501 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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P786 LKJ 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 P786 LKJ, 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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P786 LKJ is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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