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P292 HTV

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Red Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

97,884 mi
Last recorded97,884 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP292 HTV
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 97,884 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front axle corroded

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded - inner wheel arch

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 97,541 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper spring mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper spring mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight exhaust leak around Cat.

Fail 29 Aug 2024 97,516 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mount point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mount point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper spring mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper spring mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight exhaust leak around Cat.

Pass 28 Sep 2023 97,090 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 97,071 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 96,691 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 96,078 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 96,078 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 95,433 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 74,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 93,524 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 92,843 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 91,961 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 91,347 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 90,130 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 89,780 miles

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

Radiator leaking slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2012 88,953 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 88,120 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 87,454 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 86,558 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 84,774 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 82,643 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 78,058 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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P292 HTV is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Red with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P292 HTV, 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 P292 HTV registered?

P292 HTV is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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