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J33 PBY

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,355 mi
Last recorded54,355 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 PBY
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 54,355 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 54,335 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 54,296 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 54,282 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 54,219 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 54,193 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 54,036 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 54,038 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 53,940 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 53,455 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 53,455 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 52,456 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 50,320 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake imbalance 24%

offside rear parking brake effort 120kg, nearside rear parking brake effort 241kg.

Pass 9 Feb 2010 50,320 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

front brake imbalance 24%

offside rear parking brake effort 120kg, nearside rear parking brake effort 241kg.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 50,150 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 48,458 miles

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 48,458 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 46,653 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 46,642 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 42,734 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 36,140 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 361,401 miles

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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J33 PBY is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J33 PBY, 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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J33 PBY is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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