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J66 PTX

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,576 mi
Last recorded104,576 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.078,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 PTX
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 104,576 miles

Brake pipes/Brake hose ferrules are corroded

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

Vehicle structure and Suspension components on the Underbody are corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2026 104,574 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipes/Brake hose ferrules are corroded

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

Vehicle structure and Suspension components on the Underbody are corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2022 104,093 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 100,797 miles

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2019 95,752 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 95,745 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits reads .458 max is .200 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both front and rear (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired corroded through (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached corroded and split (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired middle both excess corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2018 88,524 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 86,090 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 86,090 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Axle swivel joint has slight play u/j (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank strap/cover corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2016 83,591 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 83,591 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 81,447 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 79,026 miles

fuel cap outer casing missing

Pass 21 Feb 2013 76,467 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 75,249 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 72,611 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 68,825 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 66,099 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 55,129 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 42,423 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 33,333 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 33,333 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0?

Based on 6,311 MOT tests across 486 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
1,646
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 248
Stop lamp not working 143
fog lamp not working 139
position lamp(s) not working 136
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 129
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J66 PTX is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 78,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler 4.0 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J66 PTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 4.0 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J66 PTX registered?

J66 PTX is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 25 October 1997.

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