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J333 PYY

2000 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

60,856 mi
Last recorded60,856 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Jeep Wrangler Sahara63,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ333 PYY
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 60,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 60,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 60,797 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

whole underside underseal painted

Pass 21 Oct 2019 60,125 miles

Chassis and underbody components corroded

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 60,125 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Chassis and underbody components corroded

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 59,282 miles

Fuel line corroding. nsr (chalked)

Rear axle corroding.

Rear brake application close to limit.

Underside of the vehicle corroding.

Pass 9 Nov 2017 58,179 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 58,170 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working NO SIDE WHEN STOP AER ON (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working when side on stop light are on (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted marked in yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working SAME AS N/S (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working same problem as N/S (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 57,093 miles

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

Offside Front washer jet partially blocked

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

exhaust tailpipe rear mtg broken but system adequitly supported

Fail 3 Nov 2016 57,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release under load (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release under load (5.2.5a)

Offside Front washer jet partially blocked

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

exhaust tailpipe rear mtg broken but system adequitly supported

Pass 19 Oct 2015 56,243 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside sill trim holed and corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2014 53,863 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 53,857 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 47,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil level low

Fail 4 Feb 2014 47,449 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil level low

Pass 7 Feb 2013 40,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front diff seal slight leak

front tyres age cracking in side walls

Fail 1 Feb 2013 40,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front diff seal slight leak

front tyres age cracking in side walls

Pass 17 Dec 2011 35,024 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Dec 2010 31,696 miles

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

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

both front discs corroded

both rear tyre outer sidewalls cracked

Pass 21 Dec 2009 29,632 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 29,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 27,740 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2009 27,740 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 22,838 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 22,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 19,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 13,699 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara?

Based on 5,356 MOT tests across 335 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
2,060
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
335
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 167
fog lamp not working 107
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 99
Stop lamp not working 93
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J333 PYY is a 2000 Jeep Wrangler Sahara in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2000 Jeep Wrangler Sahara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 63,744 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler Sahara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 167 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J333 PYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 26 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J333 PYY is a 2000 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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