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R372 VLU

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,229 mi
Last recorded89,229 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR372 VLU
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 89,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake is slow to react

Offside Rear fog lamp has slight damage

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear differential's (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective front and rear (3.4 (b) (i))

fuel tank cradle is corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2024 86,874 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp unit is damaged

Offside Rear foot brake performance is low

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 84,622 miles

front and rear surface rust

Pass 14 Feb 2023 82,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 77,845 miles

Coolant leak Front of engine ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 77,845 miles

Coolant leak Front of engine ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 72,393 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 67,687 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 67,500 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 67,173 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 65,695 miles

Both lower ball joints perished

Tyres starting to perish

Wiper blades split

Fail 13 Jul 2017 65,687 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both lower ball joints perished

Tyres starting to perish

Wiper blades split

Fail 12 May 2017 65,672 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225.75.15 (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear both. (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 63,958 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 63,138 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 62,096 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 59,818 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 58,356 miles

Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 58,356 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 55,388 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 49,480 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 45,064 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2007 44,834 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 42,871 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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R372 VLU is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Green with a 3,960cc 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 R372 VLU, 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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R372 VLU is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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