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R103 DWR

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,328 mi
Last recorded90,328 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 DWR
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 90,328 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 90,328 miles

Brake performance not tested no hand brake at all (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 89,960 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 89,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2018 89,271 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 88,636 miles

Vehicle has been modified for off road use

Pass 27 Jun 2013 86,260 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 86,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 84,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

top wings corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2012 84,338 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

top wings corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2011 83,602 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 75,404 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 74,988 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 66,885 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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R103 DWR is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R103 DWR, 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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R103 DWR is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 8 November 1997.

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