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J44 PNG

1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,761 mi
Last recorded110,761 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.575,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 PNG
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 110,761 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 104,588 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 99,909 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 99,909 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 95,878 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 95,878 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 93,389 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 92,220 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 92,214 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 89,753 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 86,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 85,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 85,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 83,752 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 80,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 80,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 75,615 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 74,905 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 74,172 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 72,433 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 68,940 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 65,416 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 62,428 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 59,607 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 59,607 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 56,993 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 56,987 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 53,874 miles

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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J44 PNG is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Green with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J44 PNG, 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 J44 PNG registered?

J44 PNG is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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