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85,600 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front steering damper weeping
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low very low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))
Front steering damper weeping
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim too low verry (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) insecure (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front steering damper slight weep
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded at rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering box main shaft has an oil leak. (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mounting area corroded and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper spring mounting corroded, fractured and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Axle fractured Corroded and holed at spring mounting (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded at rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering box main shaft has an oil leak. (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box input shaft (2.1.5 (a))
Rear chassis general rusty rec clean , and treating
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working [some water and rusty internally ] (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box input shaft (2.1.5 (a))
Rear chassis general rusty rec clean , and treating
Front Steering box leaking oil input pinion (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside steering damper leaking
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected top axel support arm (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Steering box leaking oil input pinion (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside steering damper leaking
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pinion area steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pinion area steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
steering damper leaking but not serious
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
steering damper leaking but not serious
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension components on axle slightly corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension components on axle slightly corroded (2.4.A.3)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside & nearside windscreen wiper blades split on ends
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake imbalance high at approx 23%
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside & nearside windscreen wiper blades split on ends
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake imbalance high at approx 23%
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
unable to test rear seat belts
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R201 JTW is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Red with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 R201 JTW, 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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R201 JTW is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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