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R348 DKG

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Blue Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

44,805 mi
Last recorded44,805 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 DKG
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 44,805 miles

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2026 44,805 miles

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Horn not working Was unplugged (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2025 39,926 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 39,521 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 20 Apr 2024 39,520 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 39,448 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 37,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 37,913 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 37,427 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2018 36,625 miles

all metal brake pipes starting to corrode

all road tyres perished in tread area

all wheel bearings slight play

Fail 23 Apr 2018 36,625 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

all metal brake pipes starting to corrode

all road tyres perished in tread area

all wheel bearings slight play

Pass 17 Mar 2017 36,544 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 36,542 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2010 36,496 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 36,483 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 35,389 miles

slight wear in nearside tie bar bush

slight wear in the offside and nearside front drop links

Pass 23 Jan 2006 33,323 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 33,229 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front tyre side wall split

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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R348 DKG is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Blue with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R348 DKG, 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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R348 DKG is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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