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A7 AAD

1996 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,089 mi
Last recorded72,089 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler86,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 AAD
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 72,089 miles

exhaust slight blowing

front wipers poor clearing

Fail 3 Jul 2025 72,086 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust slight blowing

front wipers poor clearing

offside rear tyre low pressure

Pass 7 Jun 2024 71,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear suspension bump stop worn

rear exhaust box slight creased

spare tyre low pressure

Fail 5 Jun 2024 71,297 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear suspension bump stop worn

rear exhaust box slight creased

spare tyre low pressure

Pass 8 Apr 2021 69,331 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 65,115 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 62,792 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 62,790 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 60,021 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Mar 2017 60,020 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Slight surface corrosion around chassis

Pass 21 Oct 2011 58,980 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 58,980 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 56,106 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 53,751 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 53,751 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 38,724 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 22 May 2006 30,442 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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A7 AAD is a 1996 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1996 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 86,471 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 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A7 AAD, 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 30 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 A7 AAD registered?

A7 AAD is a 1996 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 26 January 1996.

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