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J3 EPR

1996 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Gold Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

58,015 mi
Last recorded58,015 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 1996 Jeep Wrangler Sahara70,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 EPR
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 58,015 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 56,869 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 56,869 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 54,375 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 51,721 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 48,870 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 45,667 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 45,423 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 43,195 miles

n/s rear chassis slight rust

Fail 17 Jul 2015 43,195 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear chassis slight rust

Pass 24 Jul 2014 41,788 miles

Front brake hoses routed with cable ties

Sidelights and headlights function together on a single operation of a single switch

The rubber bushes on all four shock absorbers are starting to wear

Fail 23 Jul 2014 41,787 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front brake hoses routed with cable ties

Sidelights and headlights function together on a single operation of a single switch

The rubber bushes on all four shock absorbers are starting to wear

Pass 24 Jul 2013 40,933 miles

Offside front wheel arch area, corroded.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 40,532 miles

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

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

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

dampness around offside rear brake back plate

grease around steering joints

oil around nearside front hub

standard number plates fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Jul 2011 39,392 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside wiper split

oil leak

signs of movment in rear swinging shakle bolts

Fail 19 Jul 2011 39,392 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside wiper split

oil leak

signs of movment in rear swinging shakle bolts

Pass 26 Jul 2010 37,737 miles

dampness around nearside front hub

dampness around offside rear backplate

freeplay at steering wheel

front shackle bushes worn

gearbox oily

play in front suspension buhses

rear diff oily

shock absorber bushes worn

Fail 26 Jul 2010 37,737 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

dampness around nearside front hub

dampness around offside rear backplate

freeplay at steering wheel

front shackle bushes worn

gearbox oily

play in front suspension buhses

rear diff oily

shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 11 Aug 2009 36,738 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all shock absorber lower mounting bushes worn

dampness around rear axle and offside rear brake back plate

footbrake travel long

Fail 10 Aug 2009 36,735 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all shock absorber lower mounting bushes worn

dampness around rear axle and offside rear brake back plate

footbrake travel long

Pass 2 Aug 2008 35,444 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 33,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight play both front lower shock absorber bushes

Pass 9 Jun 2006 33,497 miles

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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J3 EPR is a 1996 Jeep Wrangler Sahara in Gold with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J3 EPR, 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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J3 EPR is a 1996 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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