CarVerify

Free Car Check

J33 WSP

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara

Black Petrol 3960cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,440 mi
Last recorded86,440 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara76,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jeep
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 WSP
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sahara
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
View full Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 86,440 miles

various front ball joint dust covers perishing

Fail 6 Apr 2026 86,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

various front ball joint dust covers perishing

Pass 1 Apr 2025 83,543 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all, covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

coolant below minimum mark

Pass 19 Mar 2024 79,526 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 3 pipes from brake master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2022 77,754 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2022 77,749 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 71,160 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 69,509 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 68,384 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 66,288 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 64,144 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 61,398 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 60,880 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 60,880 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 59,881 miles

cat convertor noisey

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 4 Jul 2013 59,168 miles

Oil leak

cat converter noisy

Pass 28 Jul 2012 58,390 miles

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

corrision fuel tank strap

Fail 24 Jul 2012 58,390 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering damper cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

corrision fuel tank strap

Pass 13 Jul 2011 57,158 miles

all tyres protrude outside wheel arches

both rear hubs have endfloat

can not see rear brake pipes covered in grease customer clean and covered grease

oil n/s/r backplate

Fail 1 Jul 2011 57,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

all tyres protrude outside wheel arches

both rear hubs have endfloat

oil n/s/r backplate

Pass 18 Jun 2010 54,955 miles

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

both rear number plate covers deteriated

cannot see rear brake pipes

front panard rod bush &JOINT SLIGHT PLAY

slight endfloato/s/r & n/s/r.hubs

slight leak n/s/r. axle tube

Pass 19 Jun 2009 51,847 miles

can not see rear brake pipes clearly [due to pipe covering]

near side front tyre split in innner wall

off side step fixing corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2008 50,294 miles

n/s/r back plate damp

Pass 24 Jul 2007 49,374 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 49,374 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 46,318 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara?

Based on 4,788 MOT tests across 263 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
2,157
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
263
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 227
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93
Stop lamp not working 90
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 81
fog lamp not working 70
Full Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J33 WSP is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 76,415 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J33 WSP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J33 WSP?

You can check the full history of J33 WSP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J33 WSP registered?

J33 WSP is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara, first registered on 2 August 1997.

Is J33 WSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J33 WSP shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J33 WSP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J33 WSP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.