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J33 PSY

1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

68,502 mi
Last recorded68,502 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.571,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 PSY
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 68,502 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 68,376 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 68,101 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 68,101 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2022 67,994 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 67,785 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 67,239 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 65,411 miles

Rear seats removed at time of test.

Fail 15 Jul 2016 65,411 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear seats removed at time of test.

Pass 6 Jan 2015 64,861 miles

Slight noise from nearside front hub/axle area.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 64,303 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 64,303 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 61,045 miles

Rear seats removed at time of test.

Pass 23 Nov 2011 60,130 miles

vehicle presented for test with no rear seats fitted and rear seat belts detached

Fail 23 Nov 2011 60,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

vehicle presented for test with no rear seats fitted and rear seat belts detached

Pass 9 Dec 2010 58,359 miles

Slight exhaust gas leak at manifold area

Pass 17 Dec 2009 57,671 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 57,667 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2008 56,917 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 55,965 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 55,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 55,419 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

sLIGHT OIL MISTING ROUND REAR BRAKE DRUM AREAS

Fail 4 Sep 2006 55,419 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight oil misting round both rear brake drum areas

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 PSY is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 71,692 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PSY, 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 28 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 PSY registered?

J33 PSY is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 18 November 1998.

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