1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 4.0L Petrol · R315 NSN
1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 124,715 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jun 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- JEEP WRANGLER 2.5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,715 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
R315 NSN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2025
- 124,715 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R315 NSN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 (R315 NSN) between May 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))”; “Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))”.
R315 NSN Mileage History
- 15/05/2023124,304 mi
- 22/05/2024124,337 mi+33 mi
- 21/06/2024124,347 mi+10 mi
- 20/06/2025124,704 mi+357 mi
- 23/06/2025124,715 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 195 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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