MOT History from tests of petrol JEEP WRANGLERs year 1996

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Pass percent:59.51%

(The average a petrol JEEP WRANGLER year 1996 passes without issue)

Based on:857 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	72
Brake pipe excessively corroded	53
Registration plate lamp issues	49
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	46
Registration plate issues	35
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	21
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	20
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	16
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	13
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Windscreen washer not working	12
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	11
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Rear brake application uneven	10
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	9
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	9
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	8
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	8
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	7
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	5
Front Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	5
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	5
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	4
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	4
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	4
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Centre Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|c\|\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint \|2.4.G.4b\|	3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	3
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))	2
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Windscreen has damage	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|3.3 \|a\|\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Horn emits two or more alternating tones \|1.6.2d\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	2
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	2
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	2
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	2
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Rear brake binding	2
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|a\|\|	2
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))	2
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))	2
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))	2
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	2
Brake performance not tested vehicle non start (1.2.1 (g))	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	72
Brake pipe excessively corroded	53
Registration plate lamp issues	49
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	46
Registration plate issues	35
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	21
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	20
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	16
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	13
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Windscreen washer not working	12
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	11
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Rear brake application uneven	10
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	9
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	9
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	8
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	8
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	7
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	5
Front Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	5
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))	5
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	4
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	4
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	4
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Centre Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|c\|\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint \|2.4.G.4b\|	3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	3
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))	2
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturers specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Windscreen has damage	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|3.3 \|a\|\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Horn emits two or more alternating tones \|1.6.2d\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	2
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	2
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	2
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	2
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Rear brake binding	2
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer`s specified limits \|8.2.1.2 \|a\|\|	2
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))	2
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))	2
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))	2
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	2
Brake performance not tested vehicle non start (1.2.1 (g))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol JEEP WRANGLERs year 1996

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