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J22 PXL

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport

White Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

144,775 mi
Last recorded144,775 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport70,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 PXL
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sport
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 144,775 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 140,649 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2025 140,643 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 135,601 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 131,918 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 131,894 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 126,395 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 122,583 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 117,845 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 112,981 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 109,375 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 104,801 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 100,487 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 96,296 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 91,630 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 88,446 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 83,009 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 79,009 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 75,024 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 70,941 miles

both rear anti rool bar inner support bushes have slight play in

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link has slight play in

Pass 2 Feb 2008 67,013 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 62,145 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 57,979 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport?

Based on 4,416 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
1,792
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
256
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 235
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 89
fog lamp not working 70
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 70
Stop lamp not working 62
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J22 PXL is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport in White with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 70,150 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 235 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J22 PXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was J22 PXL registered?

J22 PXL is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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