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J33 PMG

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Limited

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

79,694 mi
Last recorded79,694 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 PMG
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Limited
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 79,694 miles

Front axle corroding

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corroding

Pass 7 Jan 2025 78,141 miles

Front axle corroding

Rear axle corroding

Fail 6 Jan 2025 78,141 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front axle corroding

Rear axle corroding

Pass 20 Nov 2023 76,966 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 75,313 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 74,078 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 71,368 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 71,364 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 68,086 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

rear axle corroding

Pass 24 Mar 2018 65,464 miles

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

Rear axle corroding

Pass 15 Feb 2017 62,735 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 62,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel tank cover corroding

radiator corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2015 60,026 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

exhaust corroding

Fail 11 Dec 2015 60,025 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

exhaust corroding

Pass 12 Dec 2014 56,972 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 56,972 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

bump stop corroded o/s/f

exhaust bracket corroded

fuel tank carrier corroded

radiator poor condition

Fail 16 Apr 2014 56,960 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 54,143 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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 18 Oct 2011 51,054 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 51,053 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 47,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 45,010 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 44,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 43,463 miles

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

o/s/f spring retainer

Pass 27 Apr 2007 40,196 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Limited?

Based on 1,892 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 84
position lamp(s) not working 60
Stop lamp not working 59
fog lamp not working 59
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
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J33 PMG is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Limited in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Limited fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J33 PMG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Limited typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Limited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J33 PMG is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Limited, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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