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J31 JWC

1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Green Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

95,898 mi
Last recorded95,898 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler80,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 JWC
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 95,898 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 95,898 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 94,560 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 94,122 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 90,731 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 86,251 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 82,132 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 79,681 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 76,264 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

child seats fitted in rear

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 72,502 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 72,486 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 70,699 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 68,479 miles

O/Side Front Drive Shaft U/J play

Fail 3 Mar 2012 77,133 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 67,133 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 64,736 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 63,115 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 57,835 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 57,835 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 56,879 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 56,084 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 53,949 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Wrangler?

Based on 22,884 MOT tests across 1,547 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
2,631
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 474
position lamp(s) not working 464
Stop lamp not working 396
fog lamp not working 384
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J31 JWC is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Green with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 80,233 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chrysler-jeep Wrangler fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J31 JWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler-jeep Wrangler typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Wrangler is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J31 JWC registered?

J31 JWC is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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