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A3 TEV

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Red Lpg 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

55,134 mi
Last recorded55,134 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 TEV
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,464cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 55,134 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 55,134 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 53,391 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 53,391 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 50,709 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 50,709 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 47,639 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 43,681 miles

CATALITIC CONVERTOR RATTLING SUGGESTING INTERNAL FAILURE BUT STILL FUNCTIONING

Fail 18 Nov 2005 43,681 miles

CATALITIC CONVERTOR RATTLING SUGGESTING INTERNAL FAILURE BUT STILL FUNCTIONING

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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A3 TEV is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Red with a 2,464cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A3 TEV, 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 A3 TEV registered?

A3 TEV is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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