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R375 VLU

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,423 mi
Last recorded81,423 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR375 VLU
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 81,423 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 79,515 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 79,234 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 78,238 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 75,643 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2020 74,654 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 70,486 miles

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 67,010 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 62,759 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 62,759 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 54,828 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 53,048 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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R375 VLU is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Green with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R375 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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What year was R375 VLU registered?

R375 VLU is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R375 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R375 VLU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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