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J33 XEP

1997 Jeep Wrangler

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,538 mi
Last recorded69,538 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler84,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 XEP
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 69,538 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 69,242 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 69,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 69,010 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 68,999 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive offside rear hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear nearside hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

Pass 1 Mar 2021

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 26 Feb 2021

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 9 Nov 2017 68,894 miles

rear seat not secure

Fail 30 Oct 2017 68,894 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear seat not secure

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler?

Based on 37,449 MOT tests across 6,469 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
5,105
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
6,469
On UK Roads
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J33 XEP is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Wrangler models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 84,578 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J33 XEP registered?

J33 XEP is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is J33 XEP safe to buy?

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