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J333 PLG

1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Grey Petrol 5735cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

81,396 mi
Last recorded81,396 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler80,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ333 PLG
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,735cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 81,396 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 80,987 miles

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 79,690 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 78,982 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 78,822 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 78,705 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 78,703 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure drop link nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering damper nut loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2019 78,465 miles

Front brake pipes close to chaffing on lower steering column

Fail 21 Mar 2019 78,459 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear prop shaft front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front brake pipes close to chaffing on lower steering column

Pass 24 Mar 2018 78,381 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 77,814 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 77,814 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 74,292 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 74,292 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 71,339 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 71,339 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Both front wheels slight brake binding

Pass 10 Sep 2012 71,282 miles

all wheel and tyres protuding outside arches

Fail 6 Sep 2012 71,268 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all wheel and tyres protuding outside arches

Pass 22 Sep 2011 70,659 miles

all wheels and tyres protruding outside wheel arches

Fail 21 Sep 2011 70,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all wheels and tyres protruding outside wheel arches

Pass 24 Aug 2010 69,164 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 69,304 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 59,121 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 54,473 miles

chrome door step insecure

Fail 5 Jul 2007 54,473 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

chrome door step insecure

Fail 25 May 2007 54,453 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 48,627 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 48,622 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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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J333 PLG is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Grey with a 5,735cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J333 PLG, 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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J333 PLG is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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