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P974 YGF

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Blue Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

165,703 mi
Last recorded165,703 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP974 YGF
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 165,703 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 160,144 miles

under body corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2020 153,328 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 153,324 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding 32kgf (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

slight wear in anti roll bar links rear advise only

Pass 6 Mar 2017 153,330 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 153,183 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 153,182 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 153,217 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 153,174 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 152,345 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 138,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 132,258 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 115,482 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 115,233 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 112,456 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 105,755 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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P974 YGF is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Blue with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P974 YGF, 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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P974 YGF is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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