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R348 RLY

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green Petrol 3966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,768 mi
Last recorded148,768 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 RLY
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 148,768 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 144,294 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fuel tank exhaust shield getting rusty

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both sides ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Trailer electrical socket flap missing

Fail 19 Sep 2024 144,294 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fuel tank exhaust shield getting rusty

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both sides ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Trailer electrical socket flap missing

Pass 22 Sep 2023 140,689 miles

Front brake pads getting down

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively needs looking too soon (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield rusty

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both sides ()

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 140,688 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached flap missing (4.10 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front brake pads getting down

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield rusty

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both sides ()

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 136,860 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 129,476 miles

Headlamp beam images are flat-top with no visible kick up. Headlamp levelling switch set to lowest setting

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 129,464 miles

Emissions not tested Emissions test aborted after full cat test. Engine will not idle for idle CO test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp beam images are flat-top with no visible kick up. Headlamp levelling switch set to lowest setting

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 120,344 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 120,344 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 116,501 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 109,050 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 100,518 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 94,733 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 88,303 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 81,423 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 75,579 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 66,190 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 56,308 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 45,074 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2009 36,982 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 33,901 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 27,427 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 25,032 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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R348 RLY is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Green with a 3,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RLY, 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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What year was R348 RLY registered?

R348 RLY is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 11 September 1997.

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