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N882 UDV

1996 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

143,985 mi
Last recorded143,985 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Jeep Wrangler 4.092,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN882 UDV
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 143,985 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

Pass 6 May 2025 143,922 miles

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

Rear brake readings low

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side has bit surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

Fail 24 Apr 2025 143,913 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake readings low

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side has bit surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

Pass 25 Apr 2024 143,872 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 143,849 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 143,756 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 143,664 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 143,661 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened bent due to failed bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 143,480 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 143,221 miles

nearside front suspension noisy

Fail 19 Mar 2019 143,217 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

nearside front suspension noisy

Pass 11 Apr 2018 142,900 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 142,897 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 142,690 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 142,553 miles

Nearside centre &rear body mount rubbers split

Fail 4 Apr 2016 142,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front cross member (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside centre &rear body mount rubbers split

Pass 17 Mar 2015 142,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 141,950 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 141,950 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 141,706 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 140,679 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 140,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 139,247 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 138,327 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 137,020 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front indicator lens are cracked

offside number plate lamp lens is missing

one of the rear number plate fixings is lose

passengers seat has some play in the back rest

Pass 3 Feb 2006 128,611 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 128,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 4.0?

Based on 6,311 MOT tests across 486 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
1,646
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 248
Stop lamp not working 143
fog lamp not working 139
position lamp(s) not working 136
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 129
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N882 UDV is a 1996 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1996 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 92,622 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 4.0 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N882 UDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 4.0 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 4.0 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N882 UDV registered?

N882 UDV is a 1996 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 12 February 1996.

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