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J33 PTJ

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,397 mi
Last recorded89,397 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 PTJ
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 89,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 88,651 miles

underside of vehicle covered in protective sealant

Pass 16 Oct 2020 88,606 miles

slight corrosion to underside

Fail 29 Jul 2020 88,589 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to rear chassis

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2016 88,350 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 88,348 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 88,335 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in front of rearwheel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in front of rear wheel inside and outside of chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

oil leak from steering box

Pass 4 Feb 2015 87,229 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 85,366 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 83,216 miles

high level brake light not working.

o/s/f suspenion bump stop insecure.

Pass 15 Jun 2012 81,231 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 79,653 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 79,653 miles

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 78,265 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 78,261 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 77,130 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 73,591 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 73,587 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 70,303 miles

BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT CATCHES STIFF TO OPERATE

SLIGHT SPLITTING OF NEARSIDE WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE

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 PTJ is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 PTJ, 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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J33 PTJ is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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