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J88 PUS

1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,126 mi
Last recorded122,126 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.078,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 PUS
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 122,126 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside corroded

Valve stem slightly damaged All four (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 121,806 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside corroded.

Valve stem slightly damaged All four. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 119,844 miles

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 114,004 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside corroded.

Pass 4 Dec 2019 112,844 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Dec 2018 112,154 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 24 Nov 2017 111,444 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 110,741 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 109,905 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 109,903 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 108,974 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 108,244 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 107,918 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 106,816 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 105,458 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 103,528 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 99,007 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 96,222 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 93,919 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 93,919 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0?

Based on 6,311 MOT tests across 486 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
1,646
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 248
Stop lamp not working 143
fog lamp not working 139
position lamp(s) not working 136
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 129
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J88 PUS is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 78,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler 4.0 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J88 PUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 4.0 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J88 PUS is a 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 9 April 1997.

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