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N98 PJT

1996 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler

Not stated Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

103,025 mi
Last recorded103,025 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler86,471 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN98 PJT
MakeChrysler-jeep
ModelWrangler
Year1996
ColourNot stated
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 103,025 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 96,912 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 96,429 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 94,251 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 92,515 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 87,079 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 78,476 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 68,903 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 64,854 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 61,800 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 61,235 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

slight damage to offside number plate lamp

slight play in front steering joints

Fail 4 Mar 2013 61,234 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

slight damage to offside number plate lamp

slight play in front steering joints

Pass 8 Feb 2012 58,168 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 58,168 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 56,508 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 50,928 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 49,873 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 48,339 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 46,256 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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N98 PJT is a 1996 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler in Not stated with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N98 PJT, 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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N98 PJT is a 1996 Chrysler-jeep Wrangler, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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