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J333 PPR

1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Black Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,875 mi
Last recorded71,875 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler75,507 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ333 PPR
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 71,875 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 17 Jan 2025 70,850 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 19 Jan 2024 70,359 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 20 Jan 2023 69,870 miles

Fuel tank protection/support cage corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 20 Jan 2022 69,263 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 21 Jan 2021 68,836 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play panrod bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play connected to drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 21 Jan 2021 68,829 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play panrod bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play connected to drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 9 Jul 2019 68,277 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 17 Jul 2018 65,046 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 24 Jul 2017 62,902 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 62,902 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 62,737 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 62,737 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 59,423 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 58,164 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 58,077 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 58,077 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 PPR is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Black with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 75,507 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 J333 PPR, 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 28 years old, this Chrysler-jeep Wrangler is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J333 PPR is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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