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N979 HWW

1996 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,523 mi
Last recorded64,523 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Jeep Wrangler Sahara70,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN979 HWW
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2010 64,523 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s/f wires in foot well

Pass 3 Dec 2008 64,419 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 52,419 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 52,417 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s spot lamp inop.

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler Sahara?

Based on 5,356 MOT tests across 335 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
2,060
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
335
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 167
fog lamp not working 107
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 99
Stop lamp not working 93
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N979 HWW is a 1996 Jeep Wrangler Sahara in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Jeep Wrangler Sahara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 70,246 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 Sahara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 167 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N979 HWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler Sahara typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Jeep Wrangler Sahara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N979 HWW is a 1996 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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