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P977 VHS

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

68,399 mi
Last recorded68,399 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP977 VHS
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 68,399 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 68,358 miles

underside corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2020 68,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 67,917 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake servo (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 67,917 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake servo (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 67,101 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened hub (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened hub (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak.

Rear diff rusty.

Pass 2 Nov 2015 66,785 miles

Nearside head lamp corroded

corrosion to under side of vehicle components

Fail 30 Oct 2015 66,785 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside head lamp corroded

corrosion to under side of vehicle components

Pass 16 Dec 2014 66,279 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

underside undersealed

Pass 12 Dec 2013 66,090 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

underside corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2012 65,291 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 65,291 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 65,215 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 65,215 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 65,035 miles

advice under body rust all over but no holes

Pass 11 Sep 2009 63,913 miles

Brake pipe routing unusual

Fail 28 Aug 2009 63,911 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Brake pipe routing unusual

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 63,528 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 61,773 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

underside of vehicle has heavey surface rust throughout

Fail 26 Oct 2007 61,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2006 57,234 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside head lamp in poor condition

Fail 8 Aug 2006 57,234 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside head lamp in poor condition

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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P977 VHS is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Green with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P977 VHS, 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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P977 VHS is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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