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J333 GJE

1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Limited

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,192 mi
Last recorded152,192 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ333 GJE
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Limited
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 152,192 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 150,999 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 148,827 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 148,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 144,440 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 133,542 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to deteriorate cracks in treads

rear parking brake low efficiency 16%

Pass 10 Sep 2014 125,654 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 118,607 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 11 Sep 2012 112,232 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front diff seal leaking

Pass 5 Oct 2011 107,508 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 107,505 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 105,277 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 101,031 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise movement in front and rear anti roll bar bushes

leak from steering box,not excessive

steering damper leaking slightly

Fail 18 Nov 2008 100,973 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise movement in front and rear anti roll bar bushes

leak from steering box,not excessive

steering damper leaking slightly

Pass 8 Dec 2007 95,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2007 95,286 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 93,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 80,748 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 80,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Limited?

Based on 1,892 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 84
position lamp(s) not working 60
Stop lamp not working 59
fog lamp not working 59
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
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J333 GJE is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Limited in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Limited fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J333 GJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Limited typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Limited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J333 GJE is a 1998 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Limited, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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