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N18 JUR

1996 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,154 mi
Last recorded82,154 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Jeep Wrangler Sahara70,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 JUR
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 82,154 miles

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

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

general corrosion underside

Pass 27 Dec 2024 82,098 miles

surface corrosion on chassis not holed

Pass 5 Mar 2022 82,026 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 81,878 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 81,811 miles

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

Nearside Mirror missing

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 81,811 miles

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Catalyst rattling

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Mirror missing

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 81,674 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2017 81,170 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 80,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 74,054 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 74,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2010 68,659 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2009 60,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

rear no. plate fading

Fail 3 Oct 2006 60,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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N18 JUR is a 1996 Jeep Wrangler Sahara in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1996 Jeep Wrangler Sahara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 70,246 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 N18 JUR, 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 30 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N18 JUR registered?

N18 JUR is a 1996 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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