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P842 DTT

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,646 mi
Last recorded105,646 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP842 DTT
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2013 105,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front suspension bushes worn

hi level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 1 Mar 2010 72,430 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS QUITE WORN + FLUID LOW

FRONT No PLATE POOR CONDITION

N/S/REAR TYRE SOFT

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S DOOR CHECK STRAP PARTS MISSING

Pass 25 Feb 2009 65,286 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 64,225 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f anti roll bar link ball joint worn close to excess

rear seats missing

Pass 20 Sep 2006 61,802 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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P842 DTT is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P842 DTT, 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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P842 DTT is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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