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J33 PLV

1993 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Black Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

98,020 mi
Last recorded98,020 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Jeep Wrangler 2.588,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 PLV
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 98,020 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 97,597 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 97,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion underside

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Aug 2022 96,577 miles

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

underside undersealed

Fail 1 Aug 2022 96,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

underside undersealed

Pass 16 Jul 2021 96,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 95,170 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 95,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2018 94,921 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2017 94,857 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 94,642 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 94,302 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 93,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

possible fuel leak in tank area

Pass 21 Sep 2011 92,578 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 92,576 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 91,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2009 90,590 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 90,585 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 90,043 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fair amount of handbrake travel.

Front brake pipes corroding.

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake pipes corroding.

Slight up/down play in steering drop arm ball joint.

Temp fuel cap fitted (turn and seal type).

Pass 28 Jul 2008 90,043 miles

Fair amount of handbrake travel.

Front brake pipes corroding.

Rear brake pipes corroding.

Slight up/down play in steering drop arm ball joint.

Temp fuel cap fitted (turn and seal type).

Pass 19 Jun 2007 89,164 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 89,154 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2006 80,683 miles

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

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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J33 PLV is a 1993 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Black with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1993 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 88,415 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 J33 PLV, 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 33 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 J33 PLV registered?

J33 PLV is a 1993 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 19 February 1993.

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