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R194 VLU

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Blue Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

68,951 mi
Last recorded68,951 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 VLU
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 68,951 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 68,856 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 68,718 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 68,491 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 68,449 miles

chassis and pipe work all covered with underseal/grease

Pass 30 Mar 2019 67,469 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 66,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (7.1.2)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (4.1.E.1)

slight surface corrosion to several chassis sections, good at test.

very slight lift in o/s and n/s front bottom ball joints, ok at test.

Pass 7 Feb 2017 64,288 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

very slight lift in n/s front ball joints.

Pass 18 Jan 2016 62,360 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 62,360 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 58,140 miles

Front steering damper leaking

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak from rear diff

Fail 18 Feb 2015 58,140 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front steering damper leaking

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak from rear diff

Pass 13 Feb 2014 51,703 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 51,403 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

water leak on engine

Fail 28 Mar 2013 45,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S side repeater cracked

Rear Diff oil seal leaking

Pass 28 Mar 2013 45,786 miles

O/S side repeater cracked

Rear Diff oil seal leaking

Pass 26 Mar 2012 41,773 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 40,170 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

serface rust under vehical

Fail 25 Aug 2011 40,170 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

serface rust under vehical

Pass 5 Nov 2008 38,928 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 36,738 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 34,933 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 34,927 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 32,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2005 32,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

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

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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R194 VLU is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Blue with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R194 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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What year was R194 VLU registered?

R194 VLU is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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