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J29 DNO

1996 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Gold Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,368 mi
Last recorded92,368 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Jeep Wrangler Sahara70,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 DNO
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 92,368 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 92,109 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 90,218 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 87,129 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 87,129 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 82,763 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 78,370 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 78,370 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 78,252 miles

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

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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J29 DNO is a 1996 Jeep Wrangler Sahara in Gold with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J29 DNO, 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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What year was J29 DNO registered?

J29 DNO is a 1996 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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