1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport 4.0L Petrol · J88 PTS
1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 95,902 miles. MOT valid until 02/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- JEEP WRANGLER 4.0 SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,902 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3960cc
J88 PTS Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 95,902 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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J88 PTS Mileage History
- 29/07/200669,824 mi
- 16/08/200772,432 mi+2,608 mi
- 19/08/200874,132 mi+1,700 mi
- 19/08/200874,132 mi
- 06/08/200976,418 mi+2,286 mi
- 14/08/200976,501 mi+83 mi
- 04/08/201079,164 mi+2,663 mi
- 05/04/201183,292 mi+4,128 mi
- 05/04/201183,292 mi
- 24/07/201283,830 mi+538 mi
- 12/07/201384,269 mi+439 mi
- 03/07/201484,757 mi+488 mi
- 27/07/201583,798 mi-959 mi
- 26/07/201687,083 mi+3,285 mi
- 24/07/201788,517 mi+1,434 mi
- 17/08/201788,522 mi+5 mi
- 10/08/201889,367 mi+845 mi
- 13/08/201990,108 mi+741 mi
- 14/08/202090,897 mi+789 mi
- 12/08/202192,365 mi+1,468 mi
- 12/08/202293,635 mi+1,270 mi
- 14/08/202394,430 mi+795 mi
- 12/08/202495,059 mi+629 mi
- 18/08/202595,613 mi+554 mi
- 22/08/202595,613 mi
- 03/08/202695,899 mi+286 mi
- 04/09/202695,902 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,297 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
J88 PTS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sport (J88 PTS) between July 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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