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P960 NBY

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

176,749 mi
Last recorded176,749 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP960 NBY
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 176,749 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jan 2017 176,749 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jul 2015 172,708 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 170,981 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 170,047 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 170,047 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 168,917 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 166,974 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 164,890 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 164,890 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 161,835 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 161,835 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 150,451 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 150,451 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 121,557 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 121,557 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 106,966 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 106,904 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (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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P960 NBY is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P960 NBY, 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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P960 NBY is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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