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R136 VFP

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,824 mi
Last recorded65,824 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 VFP
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 65,824 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre vslight cracks on side wall

offside rear tyre slight cracks on side wall

Fail 17 Mar 2015 65,824 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre vslight cracks on side wall

offside rear tyre slight cracks on side wall

Pass 28 Nov 2011 65,032 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 65,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 63,447 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 61,425 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 59,486 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside & nearside chassis rails corrided

offside mirror slightly loose

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 13 Nov 2008 59,480 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside & nearside chassis rails corrided

offside mirror slightly loose

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2007 56,805 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 54,373 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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R136 VFP is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Green with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R136 VFP, 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 R136 VFP registered?

R136 VFP is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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