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R935 BVS

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Blue Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

96,676 mi
Last recorded96,676 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR935 BVS
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 96,676 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 96,649 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 96,649 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 96,349 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 95,507 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 94,430 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 93,365 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 92,141 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 91,092 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 89,862 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 88,712 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 87,159 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 86,997 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 84,869 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 80,414 miles

bonding worn inside steering wheel

slight movement in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 22 Oct 2008 79,975 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 79,894 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 77,617 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 77,442 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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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R935 BVS is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Blue with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R935 BVS, 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 R935 BVS registered?

R935 BVS is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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