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N946 VTA

1996 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Red Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,381 mi
Last recorded118,381 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler86,471 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN946 VTA
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 118,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 117,668 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 117,668 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 117,480 miles

slight play in steering colume to steering box UJ

Fail 5 Aug 2015 117,480 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

slight play in steering colume to steering box UJ

Pass 1 Aug 2014 117,397 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 117,369 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 May 2014 117,357 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2013 117,348 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine light on

front number plate damaged

n/s headlamp beam pattern weak

Fail 23 Feb 2013 117,346 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine light on

front number plate damaged

n/s headlamp beam pattern weak

Pass 8 Nov 2008 111,979 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 105,349 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 99,085 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 92,836 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler-jeep Wrangler?

Based on 22,884 MOT tests across 1,547 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
2,631
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 474
position lamp(s) not working 464
Stop lamp not working 396
fog lamp not working 384
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N946 VTA is a 1996 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Red with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1996 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 86,471 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 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N946 VTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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N946 VTA is a 1996 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 4 May 1996.

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