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R394 EGJ

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,488 mi
Last recorded70,488 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR394 EGJ
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 70,488 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 70,460 miles

Offside Front half shaftr joint tight in operation

Fail 3 Jun 2025 70,457 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear near offside front shock mount (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all other brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front half shaftr joint tight in operation

Pass 24 Jan 2024 70,380 miles

Bonnet prop missing

Both front axle halfshaft UJ spider bearings are dry and o/s is partially seized causing drag on wheel turning

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Noise of blowing exhaust at engine manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mounting rusted and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded pipe and outer wired wrap very corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Non standard registration plates fitted front and rear

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in area of chassis rail, corroded pipes and outer wired wrap very corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded pipe and outer wired wrap very corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak from crankshaft pulley area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 70,380 miles

Bonnet prop missing

Both front axle halfshaft UJ spider bearings are dry and o/s is partially seized causing drag on wheel turning

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Noise of blowing exhaust at engine manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mounting rusted and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Must be fixed to front of vehicle (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded pipe and outer wired wrap very corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Non standard registration plates fitted front and rear

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in area of chassis rail, corroded pipes and outer wired wrap very corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded pipe and outer wired wrap very corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak from crankshaft pulley area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 70,252 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 68,236 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced slight movement in rubber mount bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 66,722 miles

Wiper blades smeary

Pass 3 Nov 2017 66,543 miles

Slight drag from offside front brake.

Pass 12 Aug 2016 66,386 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 66,249 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 66,219 miles

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Towbar assembly inappropriately repaired (6.6.7)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 65,687 miles

front +rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear brakes slightly binding

slight play in front lower balljoints

Pass 27 Oct 2010 65,365 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 65,365 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 64,401 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise front +rear brake pipes slightly corroded

advise rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2008 63,470 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 63,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise front prop

Pass 1 Oct 2007 62,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise o/s/f tyre

Propshaft component defective

Pass 28 Jul 2006 61,472 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R394 EGJ is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R394 EGJ, 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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R394 EGJ is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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