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N82 JLD

1996 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,581 mi
Last recorded89,581 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Jeep Wrangler 2.574,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN82 JLD
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 89,581 miles

fuel tank bracket corroded

Pass 9 May 2024 88,091 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 86,508 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 86,504 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 83,892 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 25 May 2021 82,353 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 24 May 2021 82,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Jun 2020 80,483 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamps starting rust inside

Pass 19 Jun 2019 78,513 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 76,272 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 73,798 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 71,430 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 68,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 65,908 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery slightly lose in tray advise new clamp

n/s/f side light slightly dim

Fail 3 Jun 2014 65,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery slightly lose in tray advise new clamp

n/s/f side light slightly dim

Pass 24 Jun 2013 63,655 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 63,655 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 60,195 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 58,319 miles

rattle from centre silencer.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 55,563 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 55,563 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 53,081 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 50,136 miles

front number plate stained.

Fail 5 Jun 2008 50,136 miles

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

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

front number plate stained.

Pass 4 Jun 2007 47,195 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 44,075 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 41,572 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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N82 JLD is a 1996 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Green with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N82 JLD, 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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N82 JLD is a 1996 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 16 July 1996.

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