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N447 KGD

1996 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Red Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

65,038 mi
Last recorded65,038 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 Jeep Wrangler 2.574,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN447 KGD
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 65,038 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear springs rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2022 64,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front track rod end boot starting to perish

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front track rod end boot starting to perish

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

fuel filter corroded

fuel vapour pipe corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2022 64,869 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front track rod end boot starting to perish

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front track rod end boot starting to perish

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

fuel filter corroded

fuel vapour pipe corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2021 64,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear ,both front (1.1.11 (c))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively and has badly Nosie ,may require to attention (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust pipe corroded

leaf spring front and rear 4x corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2020 63,826 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 63,812 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. marked. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 62,540 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 55,727 miles

advise slight blow from manifold

advise steering damper is weeping oil

Fail 6 Dec 2018 55,727 miles

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

advise slight blow from manifold

advise steering damper is weeping oil

Pass 7 Nov 2015 55,209 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014
Fail 28 Oct 2014

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 52,913 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 52,653 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 50,197 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 50,197 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 45,062 miles

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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N447 KGD is a 1996 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Red with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N447 KGD, 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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N447 KGD is a 1996 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 29 May 1996.

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