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N146 LRL

1996 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Limited

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,127 mi
Last recorded104,127 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN146 LRL
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0 Limited
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 104,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 104,108 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 104,104 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg at leaf spring schakle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg at leaf spring schakle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 104,007 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Tailpipe support (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box , input shaft (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 103,935 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 102,552 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 102,550 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Obscured by tow bar (0.1 (b))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 102,138 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 101,666 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 101,664 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear on NS chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 100,564 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 100,564 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 99,987 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 99,520 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 99,214 miles

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

oil leak from diff

Pass 3 Dec 2011 98,452 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2011 98,452 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 2 Dec 2010 95,597 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 95,597 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 92,859 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 89,523 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 89,521 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 86,834 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 86,789 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 85,408 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 85,408 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 81,674 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Limited?

Based on 1,892 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,055
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 84
position lamp(s) not working 60
Stop lamp not working 59
fog lamp not working 59
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
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N146 LRL is a 1996 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Limited in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Limited fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N146 LRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Limited typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Limited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N146 LRL is a 1996 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Limited, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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