1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 4.0L Petrol · R386 FNG
1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 123,490 miles. MOT valid until 18/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- JEEP WRANGLER 2.5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,490 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3960cc
R386 FNG Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 123,490 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (46 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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R386 FNG Mileage History
- 11/02/200656,150 mi
- 23/02/200758,964 mi+2,814 mi
- 10/04/200860,347 mi+1,383 mi
- 28/09/200961,226 mi+879 mi
- 04/11/201069,503 mi+8,277 mi
- 04/11/201069,509 mi+6 mi
- 14/10/201179,856 mi+10,347 mi
- 15/10/201179,856 mi
- 02/11/201286,683 mi+6,827 mi
- 31/10/201391,431 mi+4,748 mi
- 03/11/201494,054 mi+2,623 mi
- 21/10/201596,950 mi+2,896 mi
- 21/10/201596,950 mi
- 21/10/2016101,168 mi+4,218 mi
- 14/11/2016101,351 mi+183 mi
- 14/11/2016101,351 mi
- 02/11/2017107,243 mi+5,892 mi
- 09/11/2017107,249 mi+6 mi
- 30/10/2018111,752 mi+4,503 mi
- 31/10/2018111,754 mi+2 mi
- 12/11/2019118,686 mi+6,932 mi
- 19/11/2019118,686 mi
- 27/11/2020120,883 mi+2,197 mi
- 16/12/2020120,885 mi+2 mi
- 17/12/2020120,885 mi
- 02/09/2024122,106 mi+1,221 mi
- 30/03/2026123,476 mi+1,370 mi
- 20/05/2026123,490 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 3,322 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
R386 FNG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 (R386 FNG) between February 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (46 issues), Lighting (29 issues), Tyres (27 issues), Suspension (24 issues), Windscreen (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 115 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 Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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