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J333 PLY

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport

Red Other 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,072 mi
Last recorded42,072 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport70,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ333 PLY
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sport
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine4,000cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 42,072 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 41,446 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 40,512 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 38,785 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 38,641 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 36,411 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 34,204 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 31,523 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 31,456 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 29,215 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 29,140 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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J333 PLY is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport in Red with a 4,000cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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 J333 PLY, 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 J333 PLY registered?

J333 PLY is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is J333 PLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J333 PLY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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