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P528 CEP

1996 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

Gold Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,509 mi
Last recorded119,509 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Jeep Wrangler Sahara70,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP528 CEP
MakeJeep
ModelWrangler Sahara
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 119,509 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 119,500 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 4 May 2023 119,247 miles

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

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

vehicle heavily undersealed.

Pass 20 Nov 2021 116,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 114,418 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 111,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2018 106,834 miles

Offside Front wing has slight rust

Pass 9 Nov 2017 100,599 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 93,544 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 93,543 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 88,177 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 84,529 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside and nearside wipers deteriorated but still clears screen

Pass 16 Nov 2013 82,180 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2012 79,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 75,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 67,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate cracked

offside front brake disc scored

Pass 5 Oct 2009 59,940 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 3 Oct 2009 59,912 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2008 54,285 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/front wipper blade split

oil level low

Fail 13 Oct 2008 54,224 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

n/s/front wipper blade split

oil level low

Pass 4 Oct 2007 48,726 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 41,821 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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P528 CEP is a 1996 Jeep Wrangler Sahara in Gold with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P528 CEP, 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 P528 CEP registered?

P528 CEP is a 1996 Jeep Wrangler Sahara, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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