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R232 WNC

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Black Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,945 mi
Last recorded97,945 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 WNC
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 97,945 miles

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear hub seal weeping

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 97,925 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated shaft (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive st box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis full of silicone/underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 96,914 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 95,188 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body wax oiled

Fail 22 Aug 2019 95,178 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear hub seal leaking but not leaking onto the brakes

Pass 21 Aug 2018 89,636 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 83,701 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 83,701 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 77,935 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 73,417 miles

park brake borderline

Fail 14 Aug 2015 73,341 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 69,106 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play in front axle stay bar

Fail 16 Aug 2014 69,102 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsf floor corrodded

slight play in front axle stay bar

Fail 15 Aug 2014 69,015 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 69,015 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 62,094 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 57,770 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 57,769 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2011 55,182 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 May 2010 53,555 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2010 53,555 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 53,511 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 52,401 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 50,485 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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R232 WNC is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Black with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R232 WNC, 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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R232 WNC is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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