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R201 JTW

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Red Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

85,600 mi
Last recorded85,600 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 JTW
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 85,600 miles

Front steering damper weeping

Fail 6 Feb 2026 85,600 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 85,596 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 84,521 miles

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))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 84,495 miles

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))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 83,181 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 82,477 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 82,444 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 81,818 miles

Front Steering box leaking oil input pinion (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside steering damper leaking

Fail 25 Nov 2021 81,792 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 80,581 miles

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))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 80,581 miles

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))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 78,790 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 78,766 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 77,737 miles

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))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 76,622 miles

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)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 76,622 miles

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 74,658 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 74,652 miles

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 71,710 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 68,771 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 65,726 miles

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%

Fail 29 May 2013 65,726 miles

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%

Pass 31 May 2012 62,072 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 62,072 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 57,203 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 52,239 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 49,612 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 26 Mar 2008 48,059 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 46,353 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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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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