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P495 LLX

1996 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Beige Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

78,481 mi
Last recorded78,481 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Jeep Wrangler Sahara70,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP495 LLX
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 78,481 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 78,008 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 78,008 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 77,457 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 53% passed due to lower reading locking (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 24 May 2023 77,045 miles

Coolant leak from the radiator

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres heavily perished/cracking

all 4 wheels protruding beyond the wheel arch

all suspension components covered in underseal

o/s/r quarter panel slight corrosion

under floor components covered in fresh underseal

Pass 1 Jun 2022 76,232 miles

All underfloor components covered in underseal

Slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Steering damper bushes slightly deteriorated

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4

Pass 28 May 2021 74,930 miles

All underfloor components covered in underseal

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

all 4 Wheels/ tyres protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 28 May 2021 74,930 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

All underfloor components covered in underseal

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

all 4 Wheels/ tyres protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 26 May 2020 74,009 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp hazard (4.2.3 (c))

Offside front drop link bush deteriorated

Slight play in nearside front drop link bush

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 (5.2.3 (f))

Underseal covering all under floor components

Pass 3 Jun 2019 72,302 miles

Floor pan/chassis rails/brake and suspension components covered in fresh underseal

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp hazards (4.2.3 (c))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4

Fail 3 Jun 2019 72,302 miles

Floor pan/chassis rails/brake and suspension components covered in fresh underseal

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp hazards (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4

Pass 2 Jun 2018 70,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 14 May 2018 70,392 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

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

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 7 Jun 2017 69,574 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 66,473 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 65,017 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 65,017 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 61,489 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f seat back insecure

Fail 28 Dec 2011 58,224 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

high level brake light not working

Pass 28 Dec 2011 58,224 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Oil leak

high level brake light not working

Pass 30 Dec 2010 54,386 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 54,380 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 50,726 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 47,117 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake pipes protective coil corroded, unable to check brake pipe underneith the coils

offside front wiper bldae starting to split at the ends

rear metal brake pipes on axle protective coil corroded, unable to see brake pipe clearly underneith.

slight oil leak from the offside front drive shaft/axle seal

Pass 14 Dec 2006 44,498 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 41,887 miles

drivers door check strap broken

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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P495 LLX is a 1996 Jeep Wrangler Sahara in Beige with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P495 LLX, 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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P495 LLX is a 1996 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, first registered on 16 August 1996.

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