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J333 PPU

1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

83,002 mi
Last recorded83,002 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler80,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ333 PPU
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 83,002 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 78,934 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play bot sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front driveshaft ujs slight play both sides

Offside Rear hub seal slight leak

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 8 Dec 2023 76,198 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 6 Dec 2023 76,196 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Jul 2022 73,153 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 73,032 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 71,526 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Linkage and d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 71,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Linkage and d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 70,607 miles

Cant fully inspect brake pipes as wrapped in coiled wire

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link and d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 67,687 miles

Cant fully inspect brake pipes as wrapped in coiled wire

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link and d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 67,687 miles

Cant fully inspect brake pipes as wrapped in coiled wire

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link and d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 65,185 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes wrapped in coiled wire preventing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 65,185 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes wrapped in coiled wire preventing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 62,608 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all round (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 57,797 miles

Rear both slight binding

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 57,797 miles

Rear both slight binding

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 43,672 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 43,672 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 42,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 37,542 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 35,810 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 32,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 29,111 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 26,026 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edge

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 PPU is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 J333 PPU, 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 PPU is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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