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J333 PMO

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Black Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,999 mi
Last recorded36,999 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ333 PMO
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 36,999 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 36,969 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 35,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 28,228 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 28,149 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 28,102 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 27,980 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 27,878 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 27,838 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 27,836 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 27,670 miles

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 27,138 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 27,074 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 27,074 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 26,891 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 26,723 miles

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 26,625 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 26,538 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 26,407 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 26,215 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,757 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 25,475 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 24,716 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 24,708 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)

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 2.5?

Based on 12,631 MOT tests across 888 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
1,691
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
888
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 571
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 322
Stop lamp not working 321
fog lamp not working 232
position lamp(s) not working 229
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J333 PMO is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Black with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 75,962 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler 2.5 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 571 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J333 PMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 2.5 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 2.5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J333 PMO registered?

J333 PMO is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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