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J33 PFO

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,003 mi
Last recorded49,003 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara76,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 PFO
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 49,003 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 48,350 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 48,089 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 47,880 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 47,446 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 47,084 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 46,376 miles

exhaust system has slight leak

Pass 17 Feb 2020 46,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 46,314 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 46,220 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 46,071 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 45,898 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 45,492 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 45,088 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 44,190 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 44,097 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 44,097 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 43,707 miles

no plates could be missread

Pass 15 Apr 2010 43,563 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 43,551 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2008 43,551 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 43,219 miles

slight coroshon to chasie.

Pass 24 Nov 2005 38,304 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 38,224 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara?

Based on 4,788 MOT tests across 263 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
2,157
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
263
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 227
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93
Stop lamp not working 90
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 81
fog lamp not working 70
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J33 PFO is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 76,415 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J33 PFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J33 PFO is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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