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R193 VLU

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Black Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,602 mi
Last recorded81,602 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 VLU
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 81,602 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

general corrosion on chassis

rear seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 5 May 2025 81,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission Half shaft at brake drum area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment joint at steering box (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chassis corroded in areas

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

Front Coolant leak At lower hose area ()

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

Rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 9 May 2024 80,577 miles

Chassis coated in underseal

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 78,984 miles

Chassis coated in underseal

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Pas pipe sensor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Dry and orange in colour (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 78,976 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chassis coated in underseal

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Pas pipe sensor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Dry and orange in colour (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 78,123 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides ans cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 May 2022 78,123 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides ans cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 78,057 miles

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security And generally very rusty (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 78,057 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn Universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security And generally very rusty (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 77,778 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 77,778 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 77,648 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 76,387 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 71,889 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 69,769 miles

battery tray corroded

both front tyres,side walls cracking.

Fail 15 Apr 2015 69,769 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

battery tray corroded

both front tyres,side walls cracking.

Pass 7 Sep 2013 68,712 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 66,385 miles

all four tyres,tyre walls splitting.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 63,513 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 63,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 60,546 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 60,546 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 56,890 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 51,520 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 51,499 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 48,679 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 44,310 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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R193 VLU is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Black with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R193 VLU, 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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R193 VLU is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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