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J444 PTJ

1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,895 mi
Last recorded96,895 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler75,507 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 PTJ
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 96,895 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 95,690 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 93,145 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 91,027 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 87,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 87,128 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 82,791 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 80,656 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 80,185 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 79,360 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 79,360 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded all offside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 78,411 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 76,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 73,348 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 72,841 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 72,841 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 72,602 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 71,720 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 71,116 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 70,666 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 66,253 miles

ALL TYRES HAVE A CRACK RUNNING AROUND THE OUTSIDE WALL. THIS MIGHT BE IN THE MANAFACTURE SO CAN ONLY ADVISE

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 59,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 50,349 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 41,040 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Wrangler?

Based on 22,884 MOT tests across 1,547 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
2,631
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 474
position lamp(s) not working 464
Stop lamp not working 396
fog lamp not working 384
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J444 PTJ is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 75,507 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chrysler-jeep Wrangler fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J444 PTJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was J444 PTJ registered?

J444 PTJ is a 1998 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is J444 PTJ safe to buy?

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