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N551 FAR

1996 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Red Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,008 mi
Last recorded53,008 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Jeep Wrangler 2.574,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN551 FAR
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2025 53,008 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 52,933 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 52,845 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 52,644 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 52,305 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 52,075 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 52,005 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 51,844 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 51,720 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 51,520 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 51,271 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 50,919 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 50,685 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 50,318 miles

Exhaust Catalyst removed

Pass 22 Jun 2007 49,511 miles

no cat fitted to vehicle / vehicle is import? non cat test carried out for vehicle as presented

rear no plate cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2006 47,683 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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N551 FAR is a 1996 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Red with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N551 FAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N551 FAR registered?

N551 FAR is a 1996 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N551 FAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N551 FAR shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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