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J17 DWP

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport

Blue Lpg 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

134,028 mi
Last recorded134,028 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport70,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 DWP
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sport
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 134,028 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 132,307 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 130,852 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 129,544 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 128,036 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 128,032 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 125,950 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 124,143 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 121,556 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 118,349 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 114,178 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 114,178 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 110,418 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 110,418 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 105,522 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 98,390 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

high level brake light inop

Pass 13 Apr 2010 88,323 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipe covers fitted

handbrake travel nearing full limit

slight dampness on n/s rear backplate

Fail 7 Apr 2010 88,176 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipe covers fitted

handbrake travel nearing full limit

slight dampness on n/s rear backplate

Fail 7 Apr 2009 77,611 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all brake pipes rusting covers fitted and obscured by panels

Pass 7 Apr 2009 77,611 miles

all brake pipes rusting covers fitted and obscured by panels

Pass 14 Apr 2008 66,991 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 59,956 miles

steel brake pipes rusting

Pass 13 Apr 2006 53,568 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport?

Based on 4,416 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
1,792
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
256
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 235
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 89
fog lamp not working 70
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 70
Stop lamp not working 62
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J17 DWP is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport in Blue with a 3,960cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 70,150 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 235 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J17 DWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J17 DWP registered?

J17 DWP is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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