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J88 PSG

1996 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

129,254 mi
Last recorded129,254 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Jeep Wrangler 4.092,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 PSG
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 129,254 miles

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

general under body rust

Fail 15 Oct 2025 129,250 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft bearing excessively worn half shaft has excessive play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

general underbody surface rust

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 129,235 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 128,676 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 128,676 miles

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 127,547 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 127,547 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 126,539 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 125,147 miles

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Pass 26 Sep 2019 124,221 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear slight oil leak drive shaft seal

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear box in poor condition

Pass 3 Sep 2018 122,343 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 121,929 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 121,777 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 121,120 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 120,103 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 115,390 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 May 2013 115,376 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2012 107,343 miles

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

n/s/f drive shaft seal damp

Fail 8 May 2012 107,343 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f drive shaft seal damp

Pass 19 May 2011 104,185 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 99,939 miles

front brake pads very thin

front to rear brake pipes started to corrode

long handbrake travel

Fail 3 Mar 2010 99,938 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

front brake pads very thin

front to rear brake pipes started to corrode

long handbrake travel

Pass 13 Jan 2009 90,224 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 90,224 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 86,563 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 86,563 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 81,848 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2007 81,848 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 741,198 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 PSG is a 1996 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1996 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 92,622 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J88 PSG, 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 30 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J88 PSG registered?

J88 PSG is a 1996 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 30 January 1996.

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