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P948 LLK

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,519 mi
Last recorded80,519 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP948 LLK
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 80,519 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 71,346 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 66,673 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 May 2024 66,620 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 May 2023 63,890 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 63,729 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits catalyst converter sounds to have failed inside (rattling) (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joining section after cat (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 59,071 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 59,068 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2021 53,934 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 53,381 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 52,168 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 50,297 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 46,841 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 44,969 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 43,154 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Gearbox has oil leaking fron the bell housing

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 42,144 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 41,903 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 41,903 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 40,245 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 38,754 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 38,754 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2008 36,584 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 34,885 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 34,885 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 31,297 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 30,473 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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P948 LLK is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P948 LLK, 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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P948 LLK is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 12 April 1997.

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