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R347 CNO

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Black Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

103,090 mi
Last recorded103,090 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR347 CNO
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 103,090 miles

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside front chassis corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2019 103,066 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside front chassis corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2018 100,764 miles

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

all tyres cracking in tread

Pass 13 Jul 2017 97,769 miles

All tyres cracked.

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

Front Brake pipe clips missing. (secured with cable ties)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front axle seal damp.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel tank cage corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2017 97,769 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

All tyres cracked.

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

Front Brake pipe clips missing. (secured with cable ties)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front axle seal damp.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

fuel tank cage corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2016 94,322 miles

All tyres slightly cracked

Front wipers split but still clearing windscreen

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear bumper corner trims missing

Rear chassis has general corrosion

Fail 6 Jul 2016 94,322 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

All tyres slightly cracked

Front wipers split but still clearing windscreen

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear bumper corner trims missing

Rear chassis has general corrosion

Fail 30 Jun 2016 94,319 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

All tyres slightly cracked

Front wipers split but still clearing windscreen

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear bumper corner trims missing

Rear chassis has general corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2015 89,945 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 89,945 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 85,581 miles

Nearside front indictor full of water but working

Nearside front side repeator full of water but working

offside front indicator condensated

offside front side repeator full of water but working

rear bumper corner trims missing

Fail 3 Jul 2014 85,578 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside front indictor full of water but working

Nearside front side repeator full of water but working

offside front indicator condensated

offside front side repeator full of water but working

rear bumper corner trims missing

unable to carry out RBT due to leak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 78,958 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 78,958 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 77,291 miles

Chassis rusty

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

rear exhaust mounting weak

Pass 17 Jun 2011 75,745 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 73,708 miles

chassis starting to rust

exhaust starting to rust

front and rear antiroll bars starting to rust

front and rear axles starting to rust

front brake discs starting to rust

fuel tank mountings/ casings starting to rust

metal brake pipes, powe steering pipes and metal fuel pipes starting to rust

nearside front driveshaft universal joint starting to rust

nearside front headlamp glass small chip

rear exhaust mountings starting to crack/ perish

reverse lamps not working

small stone chips in front windscreen

steering and suspension starting to rust

suspension and stabiliser arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

underside of vehicle starting to rust

Pass 14 Jul 2009 73,701 miles

centre exhaust starting to rust

chassis starting to rust

exhaust starting to rust

front antiroll bar starting to rust

fuel tank mountings/ casing starting to rust

metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front driveshaft universal joint starting to rust

nearside front headlamp glass small chip

power steering pipes and metal fuel pipes starting to rust

rear antiroll bar bushes starting to wear

reverse lamps not working

small stone chips in front windscreen

steering and suspension starting to rust

suspension/ stabiliser arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

underside of vehicle starting to rust

Fail 10 Jul 2009 73,701 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre exhaust starting to rust

chassis starting to rust

exhaust starting to rust

front antiroll bar starting to rust

fuel tank mountings/ casing starting to rust

metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front driveshaft universal joint starting to rust

nearside front headlamp glass small chip

nearside front tyre tread worn to 1.6mm

power steering pipes and metal fuel pipes starting to rust

rear antiroll bar bushes starting to wear

reverse lamps not working

small stone chips in front windscreen

spare wheel/ tyre missing

steering and suspension starting to rust

suspension/ stabiliser arms bushes starting to crack/ perish

underside of vehicle starting to rust

Pass 18 Oct 2007 67,278 miles

exhaust starting to rust

centre exhaust slight leak

chassis surface rusting

front antiroll bar starting to rust

front driveshafts universal joints rusty

metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front tyre tread worn to legal limit

nearside headlamp glass chipped/ cracked

power steering pipes starting to rust

rear antiroll bar bushes starting to wear

reverse lamps not working

small stone chips in front windscreen

suspension starting to rust

Pass 20 Oct 2006 64,213 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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R347 CNO is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Black with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R347 CNO, 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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R347 CNO is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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