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J33 POP

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

61,040 mi
Last recorded61,040 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 POP
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 61,040 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 60,972 miles

general light under body corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2020 60,960 miles

Nearside Front Upper wing holed

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

general light under body corrosion

Fail 27 Apr 2020 60,960 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper wing holed

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

general light under body corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2017 60,937 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all of the brake pipes are slightly corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2017 60,937 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all of the brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2014 60,925 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 60,880 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

battery has slight movement (but still secure)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 60,798 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 60,798 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 60,683 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 60,220 miles

underside of vehicle has a lot of surface corrosion fuel pipes surface corrosion evident

Pass 23 May 2009 59,935 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 59,935 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 57,860 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 55,918 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 55,910 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 51,500 miles

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

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 POP is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 POP, 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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What year was J33 POP registered?

J33 POP is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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