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R109 DWR

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,673 mi
Last recorded68,673 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 DWR
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 68,673 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 67,018 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 67,018 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 65,136 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 64,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

heavely waxed oiled on ch assi and other mov ing parts

Pass 9 Jul 2019 63,664 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 63,613 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 63,146 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 62,651 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 62,013 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 61,132 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 59,942 miles

signs of some corosion to metal brake pipes across back axle

signs of some corrosion to off side front metal brake pipes under wing (mounted to chassis rail) BORDERLINE PASS

Pass 30 Aug 2012 59,692 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 59,407 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 58,789 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 57,517 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 56,369 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 52,048 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 52,048 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 47,534 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R109 DWR is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R109 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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What year was R109 DWR registered?

R109 DWR is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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