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P771 MLA

1996 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Red Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

99,752 mi
Last recorded99,752 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Jeep Wrangler 2.574,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP771 MLA
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 99,752 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front seat back rest has movement

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

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

Offside Front seat back rest as movement

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 99,393 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front seat back rest has movement

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front seat back has movement

Fail 12 Feb 2025 99,392 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat back rest has movement

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front seat back has movement

Pass 16 Feb 2024 98,911 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 98,911 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 98,730 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 98,405 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Swivel joint slight play

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sump corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2021 97,762 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 97,762 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 96,209 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 96,209 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamps corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure clamps corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 94,671 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 94,654 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Child seat fitted to passenger seat unable to check seat belt

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 92,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front c universal worn

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 92,922 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front c universal worn

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 91,361 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 90,278 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 90,278 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 88,253 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 88,222 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 85,979 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 85,979 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 80,506 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 75,149 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 68,886 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Wrangler 2.5?

Based on 12,631 MOT tests across 888 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
1,691
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
888
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 571
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 322
Stop lamp not working 321
fog lamp not working 232
position lamp(s) not working 229
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P771 MLA is a 1996 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Red with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1996 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 74,574 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 2.5 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 571 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P771 MLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Wrangler 2.5 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 2.5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P771 MLA is a 1996 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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