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P893 JWE

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

57,215 mi
Last recorded57,215 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP893 JWE
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 57,215 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 56,777 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 52,508 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2023 52,498 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 50,134 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 50,023 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Multiple leaks around rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 42,711 miles

All rubber suspension bushes deteriorated

Anti roll bar bushes worn

Coil spring corroded All 4 ( heavy corrosion ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to rear brake discs

Front suspension ball joint rubber boots deteriorated

Gearbox oil leak

Handbrake performance only just met minimum requirements

Metal brake pipes corroded and unions and hose ferrules

Nearside Front Coil spring misaligned

Non standard headlamps fitted

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Slight play in steering ball joints and steering arm damp

Fail 29 Jul 2021 42,707 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

All rubber suspension bushes deteriorated

Anti roll bar bushes worn

Coil spring corroded All 4 ( heavy corrosion ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to rear brake discs

Exhaust system slight leak of gases and loose at joint

Front suspension ball joint rubber boots deteriorated

Gearbox oil leak

Handbrake performance only just met minimum requirements

Metal brake pipes corroded and unions and hose ferrules

Nearside Front Coil spring misaligned

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Non standard headlamps fitted

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Slight play in steering ball joints and steering arm damp

Pass 27 Jul 2020 36,824 miles

All coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear shock obsorbers corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2020 36,822 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear shock obsorbers corroded

Pass 23 May 2019 35,974 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2019 35,972 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 35,938 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front / to /rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside/offsided (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded nearside/offside (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Outer slight play driveshaft u/j

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside/offside (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside/offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 35,930 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Central Lower Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all coil springs corroded

all metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 35,911 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 35,874 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Brake cable insecure fouling exhaust (3.5.1d)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 35,835 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 35,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 35,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 35,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 35,794 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 35,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 35,773 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 35,543 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)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 35,519 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 35,129 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 35,086 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 34,874 miles

Brake pipe across rear axle corroding.

Rear brake discs corroding.

Slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar link.

Pass 12 Jul 2006 34,592 miles

Brake pipe running along offside of front chassis starting to corrode.

Handbrake performance poor.

Offside handbrake cable fouling exhaust pipe.

Fail 29 Jun 2006 34,588 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe running along offside front chassis starting to corrode.

Offside handbrake cable fouling / chaffing against rear exhaust.

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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P893 JWE is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 P893 JWE, 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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P893 JWE is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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