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N17 MJC

1996 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

108,401 mi
Last recorded108,401 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 1996 Jeep Wrangler 4.092,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 MJC
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 108,401 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 107,575 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 107,285 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 106,888 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 106,549 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 105,500 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 105,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 103,555 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 103,555 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 101,225 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 101,213 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 98,535 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 97,275 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 91,818 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 87,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

emmisions erratic

Pass 11 Jun 2010 82,665 miles

Coolant leak

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

front disc worn

Pass 30 Jun 2009 78,628 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 78,628 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 78,617 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2008 74,425 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 67,031 miles

Front & Rear n/s tyre walls badly cracking

Front suspension areas very bad surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear o/s suspension bump stop missing

Pass 1 Jun 2006 64,044 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 63,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s front indicator lens faded

rear tyres wearing in middle to 2.5 mmm

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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N17 MJC is a 1996 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N17 MJC, 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 N17 MJC registered?

N17 MJC is a 1996 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 12 April 1996.

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