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P205 UNJ

1996 Jeep Wrangler 4.0

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

97,231 mi
Last recorded97,231 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Jeep Wrangler 4.092,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 UNJ
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 4.0
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 97,231 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 97,159 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 97,084 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 96,995 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 93,427 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 93,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 86,390 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 85,919 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 85,568 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 84,180 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 82,821 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 81,164 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 74,865 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 71,364 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 69,333 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 69,329 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 65,464 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 65,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2006 65,215 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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P205 UNJ is a 1996 Jeep Wrangler 4.0 in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P205 UNJ, 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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P205 UNJ is a 1996 Jeep Wrangler 4.0, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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