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J555 PJK

1999 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests37 (21 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate56.8%

Mileage

116,664 mi
Last recorded116,664 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport63,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 PJK
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Sport
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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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

21 pass 16 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 116,664 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Chassis and suspension covered in underseal , some corrosion present . Unable to assess fully

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Upper and lower ball joints (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Upper and lower ball joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 116,607 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Chassis and suspension covered in underseal , some corrosion present . Unable to assess fully

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Upper and lower ball joints (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Upper and lower ball joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 114,637 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Chassis in poor condition and covered in under seal

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 114,600 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Chassis in poor condition and covered in under seal

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 114,522 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

chassis in poor condition and covered in underseal

Pass 26 Oct 2023 112,364 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing holed below headlamp (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (d) (i))

fully undersealed throughout

Fail 26 Oct 2023 112,364 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower spring seat holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing holed below headlamp (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (d) (i))

fully undersealed throughout

Fail 12 Oct 2023 112,229 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2022 111,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 111,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 109,989 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 109,989 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 108,288 miles

Underside heavily wax oiled

Pass 25 Oct 2019 106,064 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 102,728 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 99,818 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 99,818 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 95,590 miles

fuel tank cover corroded

slight oil leaks from oil sump and rear diff

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Oct 2015 94,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion all over underside of vehicle

tailpipe support clamp broken

Fail 24 Oct 2015 94,791 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis leg at steering box mounting (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion all over underside of vehicle

tailpipe support clamp broken

Pass 22 Oct 2014 93,024 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 93,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 90,283 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak from front and rear diff

Fail 21 Oct 2013 90,283 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak from front and rear diff

Pass 17 Oct 2012 86,633 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2011 82,679 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 82,679 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 80,220 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2010 80,216 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2009 77,737 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 74,457 miles

exhaust corroded

slight cuts in nearside rear tyre

starting to corrode around both rear shock absorber mounts

Fail 24 Sep 2008 74,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

slight cuts in nearside rear tyre

starting to corrode around both rear shock absorber mounts

Pass 11 Sep 2007 72,431 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 72,431 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

car corroded underneath

exhaust corroded

slight play in all drop links

Pass 23 Oct 2006 69,364 miles

Dampness around steering damper

Windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Fail 23 Oct 2006 69,364 miles

Dampness around steering damper

Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Windscreen cracked outside of swept area

Pass 3 Nov 2005 66,157 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport?

Based on 4,416 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
1,792
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
256
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 235
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 89
fog lamp not working 70
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 70
Stop lamp not working 62
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J555 PJK is a 1999 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.

Across all 1999 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 63,016 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 4.0 Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 235 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J555 PJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J555 PJK is a 1999 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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