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P797 TRH

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,218 mi
Last recorded78,218 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP797 TRH
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 78,218 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 78,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Position lamp not working all side lights not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2020 75,829 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 72,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 70,381 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 67,536 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 67,536 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 64,942 miles

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

Fuel Tank protector corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2015 63,197 miles

all 4 tyres perished and cracked on outer walls and tread

Pass 1 May 2014 60,963 miles

surface corrosion to brake pipes and underside , all tyres slightly perished , front tyres wearing outer edges , slight in/out movement rear hub bearings

Pass 21 Jun 2013 58,531 miles

front and rear tyres perished on side walls and tread pattern

Pass 10 May 2012 56,602 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 56,602 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 May 2011 54,608 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 52,638 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 49,848 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 49,848 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 May 2008 47,835 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 47,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 42,551 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 37,732 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 37,704 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.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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P797 TRH is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Green with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P797 TRH, 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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P797 TRH is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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