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J5 NUB

1995 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Beige Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

167,492 mi
Last recorded167,492 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Jeep Wrangler Sahara82,658 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 NUB
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara
Year1995
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 167,492 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 162,612 miles

Chassis/subframes corroded

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2023 157,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

diff oil leak

under body covered with under sealants

Pass 16 Sep 2022 154,259 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 152,113 miles

Vehicle underbody covered heavily with underseal

Pass 17 Feb 2021 151,583 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 151,582 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 151,577 miles

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

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

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front both front head lamps reflectors tarnished and have poor reflection

Front slight exhaust leak from manifold area

Lower underbody/chassis rusting in places

Nearside Front movement in n/s/front drive shaft universal joint

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively more movement than normal (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top and lower joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front bulk head wheel arch panal rusting

Offside Front inner sill wheel arch panal rusted

Offside Front lower steering coupling worn/deteriorated

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fuel pump securing bracket rusting

Pass 3 Oct 2018 150,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from tail pipe & catalyst rusting (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front movement in universal joint

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead /wheel arch panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced flooring / inner sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play top & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front movement in drive shaft

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody/chassis has been patched extensivly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel pump securing bracket rusting

movement in steering box drop arm drag link end

Pass 30 Jun 2017 149,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint n/s & o/s (2.4.G.4b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak from engine ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody / chassis has been patch repaired extensivly (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 147,031 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector rusting (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f brake disc backing plate rusting

sign`s of oil leaking

underbody/chassis rusting badly and has been patch repaired

Pass 1 Jul 2015 144,422 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

axle oil leaking out of o/s/drive shaft/hub assembly

more travel than normal in service and parking brakes

movement in n/s/and o/s/front drive shafft universal joints

n/s/front brake disc backing plate rusting badly

n/s/front head light tarnished

underbody/chassis rusting/has been patch repaired extensivly

Pass 18 Jul 2014 141,725 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

both front head lights reflectors tarnished

Fail 9 Jul 2014 141,725 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

both front head lights reflectors tarnished

Pass 29 Jul 2013 138,622 miles

advise notice dated17/04/2013

see advise notice no 359957003171 for list

Fail 17 Apr 2013 138,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust rusting badly

o/s/front wheelarch panal rusted and holed

oil leaking out of o/s/front of axle

underbody/chassis rusted badly in places

Pass 27 Mar 2012 135,113 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

see mot test no 816976042083 issued 15/02/2012 for list of advisory faults

Fail 15 Feb 2012 134,963 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front head lights tarnished

exhaust rusting

underbody/chassis rusting

Pass 21 Apr 2011 131,495 miles

advise faults same as 175437341072 issued 16/02/2011

Fail 16 Feb 2011 131,495 miles

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

underbody/chassis rusting

Pass 5 Mar 2010 126,687 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 126,658 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

chassis rusting badly in places

Pass 3 Sep 2008 123,324 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

axle oil leaking out of o/s/hub

head lamp reflectors becomeing tarnished

more travel than normal in service brake

o/s of rear cross member "fuel tank support" rusting badly

underbody/chassis rusting badly in places

Pass 5 Sep 2007 120,552 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 120,552 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front headlights reflectors begining to tarnish

front no/plate discolouring

o/s/rear axle bump stop missing

underbody rusting in places

Pass 1 Sep 2006 117,662 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

more travel than normal in service and parking brake

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara?

Based on 5,356 MOT tests across 335 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
2,060
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
335
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 167
fog lamp not working 107
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 99
Stop lamp not working 93
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J5 NUB is a 1995 Jeep Wrangler Sahara in Beige with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1995 Jeep Wrangler Sahara models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 82,658 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler Sahara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 167 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J5 NUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 31 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J5 NUB is a 1995 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, first registered on 28 March 1995.

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