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B5 UVV

1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

131,968 mi
Last recorded131,968 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee106,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 UVV
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 131,968 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 131,968 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Nov 2025 131,926 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

Front Steering column shaft modified such that the steering is adversely affected DROP LINK (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2024 125,826 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 125,824 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Jul 2024 125,821 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 116,306 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 116,306 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Joint connected to steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2022 106,397 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroding .... pies in other places are shrouded by springs etc (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated various ball joint boots deteriorating / fixings deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake operation is obstructed by cup holder assembly

surface corrosion various places but not yet excessive

Fail 18 Jul 2022 106,396 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively area is saturated / pooling under vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroding .... pies in other places are shrouded by springs etc (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play recheck when ball-joint replaced in case masking further wear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated various ball joint boots deteriorating / fixings deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers in poor condition but still clearing adequately (3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake operation is obstructed by cup holder assembly

surface corrosion various places but not yet excessive

Fail 7 Jul 2022 106,234 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 May 2021 95,292 miles

All brake pipes corroded slightly

Rear diff leaking

Steering damper leaking

Fail 11 May 2021 95,291 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

All brake pipes corroded slightly

Rear diff leaking

Steering damper leaking

Pass 13 Nov 2020 89,929 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 88,434 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 88,434 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 81,211 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 81,175 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 76,311 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 74,868 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 73,351 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 71,104 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 69,377 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 67,408 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 64,995 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 61,817 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 57,281 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 35,554 MOT tests across 3,022 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
3,965
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,022
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,638
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,539
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,064
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,050
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B5 UVV is a 1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 106,657 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 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B5 UVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Chrysler Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B5 UVV is a 1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 24 February 1996.

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