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J33 PVA

1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,639 mi
Last recorded105,639 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler80,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 PVA
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 105,639 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 105,604 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 105,573 miles

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

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))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 105,573 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 11 Jan 2023 105,529 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 105,483 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 105,435 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 105,177 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 104,773 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 104,253 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 104,185 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 104,001 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 103,738 miles

Tyres are perishing / cracking, Not deep enough to reach ply / cords.

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 103,562 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 103,269 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 102,703 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 102,703 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 91,210 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 91,209 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front discs slightly pitted and have heat patches

both side steps excessively corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2009 87,773 miles

slight imbalance rear brakes

wind screen stone chipped

Pass 10 Jul 2008 79,823 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 79,823 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 66,328 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2007 66,100 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 49,880 miles

All tyres side walls in very poor condition

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Wrangler?

Based on 22,884 MOT tests across 1,547 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
2,631
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 474
position lamp(s) not working 464
Stop lamp not working 396
fog lamp not working 384
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J33 PVA is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 80,233 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chrysler-jeep Wrangler fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J33 PVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was J33 PVA registered?

J33 PVA is a 1997 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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