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N106 GLD

1996 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Black Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

104,694 mi
Last recorded104,694 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Jeep Wrangler 2.574,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN106 GLD
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc
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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 104,694 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 104,694 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached Bracket insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 101,310 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 100,248 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 98,430 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 96,300 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 94,682 miles

Fuel tank cradle slightly corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering damper leaking

Fail 21 Jun 2021 94,682 miles

Fuel tank cradle slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering damper leaking

Pass 8 Dec 2020 94,011 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering damper leaking

Fail 30 Nov 2020 94,005 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery + terminal loose

steering damper leaking

Fail 29 Oct 2020 93,992 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to large oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear registration light lens broken

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple oil leaks from transmission components (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Nearside Front passenger seat back rest has excessive movement but still locks

Pass 21 Oct 2019 88,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front steering damper leaking

offside rear number plate lamp lense broken

offside rear spring bump stop missing

Fail 21 Oct 2019 88,357 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front steering damper leaking

offside rear number plate lamp lense broken

offside rear spring bump stop missing

Pass 5 Nov 2018 82,325 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 82,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 79,014 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 75,402 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 71,010 miles

steering damper has slight leak

Pass 13 Sep 2014 66,643 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 66,501 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 66,592 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2009 66,570 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 66,529 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 66,254 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 59,706 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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N106 GLD is a 1996 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Black with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N106 GLD, 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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What year was N106 GLD registered?

N106 GLD is a 1996 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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