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J33 PDR

1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,663 mi
Last recorded80,663 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler80,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 PDR
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 80,663 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 80,662 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 80,410 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 75,741 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 73,193 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 71,740 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 69,995 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 69,992 miles

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 67,356 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 67,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 66,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 66,334 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 65,886 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 65,884 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 65,024 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 63,406 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 63,404 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 60,941 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 58,734 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 56,910 miles

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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J33 PDR is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J33 PDR, 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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What year was J33 PDR registered?

J33 PDR is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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