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N438 RGB

1996 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,500 mi
Last recorded94,500 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 1996 Jeep Wrangler Sahara70,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN438 RGB
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 94,500 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 93,787 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 93,787 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 92,338 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 92,338 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 91,101 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 90,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 90,166 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 88,675 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 88,675 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2011 85,454 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 85,454 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 83,095 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 80,940 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 80,940 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion to vehicle

wiper blades split but clear screen

Pass 30 Jun 2008 76,721 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 72,593 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 72,593 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 70,906 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Apr 2006 70,906 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2005 66,107 miles

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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N438 RGB is a 1996 Jeep Wrangler Sahara in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N438 RGB, 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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N438 RGB is a 1996 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, first registered on 20 February 1996.

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