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N551 KNS

1995 Jeep Wrangler 2.5

Green Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,994 mi
Last recorded77,994 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Jeep Wrangler 2.581,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN551 KNS
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler 2.5
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 77,994 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ns and os upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 75,779 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 74,706 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 73,197 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive OS REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 71,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 71,032 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 70,853 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 70,572 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 69,932 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 69,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 66,972 miles

BOTH N/S & O/S HEADLAMPS REFLECTORS DETERIORATING

N/S & O/S/R MAIN CHASSIS RAILS CORRODING

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F BRAKE BACKPLATE CORRODED

Fail 17 Sep 2015 66,972 miles

BOTH N/S & O/S HEADLAMPS REFLECTORS DETERIORATING

N/S & O/S/R MAIN CHASSIS RAILS CORRODING

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS BROKEN

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate DIM (1.1.C.1e)

O/S/F BRAKE BACKPLATE CORRODED

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 61,881 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 61,779 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 58,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

under vehice dirty and in poor condition

Fail 4 Sep 2013 58,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

under vehice dirty and in poor condition

Fail 13 Sep 2012 56,352 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 56,352 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 55,254 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s front ball joint noisy (squeaking)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 53,895 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 51,513 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 51,513 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 49,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 47,058 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 45,387 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 45,382 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 44,862 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 44,854 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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N551 KNS is a 1995 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 in Green with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Jeep Wrangler 2.5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 81,308 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 N551 KNS, 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 31 years old, this Jeep Wrangler 2.5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N551 KNS is a 1995 Jeep Wrangler 2.5, first registered on 7 November 1995.

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