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P186 WKG

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,516 mi
Last recorded91,516 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP186 WKG
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 91,516 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 90,793 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 89,512 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 88,190 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 87,125 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 86,779 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 86,226 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 6 Sep 2013 86,186 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 84,331 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 83,431 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 82,258 miles

slight play in nearside front driveshaft uj joint

Pass 26 Jan 2009 80,971 miles

no rear seats fitted in vehicle at time of test

Pass 20 Dec 2007 78,961 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 76,359 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 76,359 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

sticker removed from windscreen at time of test

used offroad

Pass 9 Nov 2005 73,672 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 70,153 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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P186 WKG is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P186 WKG, 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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P186 WKG is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 4 March 1997.

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