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N887 LMW

1996 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

166,923 mi
Last recorded166,923 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 1996 Jeep Wrangler 2.574,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN887 LMW
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 166,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 166,898 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 163,728 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front steering damper bush deteriorated

Fuel filter corroded

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle link arm bush deteriorated.

Fail 6 Jul 2018 163,716 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Nearside & Offside (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Steering damper bush deteriorated.

Fuel filter corroded.

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Front & Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, Gear box and Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axles link arm bush deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2017 157,101 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 150,860 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 143,725 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 136,437 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 130,886 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 130,591 miles

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

n/s/f upper & lower ball joints on max lift

rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 27 Aug 2011 124,058 miles

front pads getting low

n/s/f upper & lower ball joints slight lift ~ grease should help

rear torsion bar slight play in bushes

Pass 28 Aug 2010 119,571 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 109,796 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 109,708 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 101,809 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 101,797 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 99,405 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 99,370 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 92,964 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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N887 LMW is a 1996 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Green with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N887 LMW, 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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N887 LMW is a 1996 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 15 July 1996.

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