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P945 RTM

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

74,860 mi
Last recorded74,860 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP945 RTM
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 74,860 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 74,249 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 73,470 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 73,443 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 72,802 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 72,430 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 74,468 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 71,383 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 69,991 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 68,438 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 65,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 63,882 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 62,168 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 61,908 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 61,537 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 61,537 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P945 RTM is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P945 RTM, 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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What year was P945 RTM registered?

P945 RTM is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P945 RTM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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