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N132 TJS

1996 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Black Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

2,197 mi
Last recorded2,197 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Jeep Wrangler 2.574,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN132 TJS
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 2,197 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat section joints and centre exhaust silencer split and has loose baffles (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 1,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer joints (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch front and rear ()

Fail 8 Nov 2024 1,419 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm ball joint loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch front and rear ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer joints (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 552 miles

Exhaust noisy baffles loose (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

exhaust front joint loose

Pass 23 Nov 2022 43,833 miles

centre exhaust baffles noisey

offside front lower ball joint split pin missing

Fail 11 Nov 2022 43,833 miles

Hydraulic brake calliper leaking offside front (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust baffles noisey

offside front lower ball joint split pin missing

Pass 19 Jan 2022 43,311 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 43,306 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 43,056 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 42,630 miles

Central Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt idler (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 42,630 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment lever has no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp head lights and rear fog lights flickering on and off (4.5.4 (b))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt idler (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 43,630 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 42,630 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

headlamp masks fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2015 42,630 miles

headlamp masks fitted

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 2.5?

Based on 12,631 MOT tests across 888 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
1,691
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
888
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 571
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 322
Stop lamp not working 321
fog lamp not working 232
position lamp(s) not working 229
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N132 TJS is a 1996 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Black with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1996 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 74,574 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 2.5 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 571 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N132 TJS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 2.5 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 2.5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N132 TJS registered?

N132 TJS is a 1996 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 10 April 1996.

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