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BJZ 3947

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

121,369 mi
Last recorded121,369 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A104,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJZ 3947
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 121,369 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 119,969 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All tyres/wheels

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 118,881 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 116,745 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 113,823 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 113,265 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 113,265 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 112,119 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 110,608 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 110,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 109,512 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 109,512 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Rear Steering system fouling on exhaust (2.2.D.2a)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 108,958 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 108,258 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 105,757 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 104,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 97,976 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 91,046 miles

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

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

both front drive shafts uj worn

Pass 9 Nov 2009 81,925 miles

both front ujs worn

Pass 7 Nov 2008 73,439 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

split in offside wiper blade

Pass 7 Nov 2007 65,308 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 65,134 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 56,300 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 46,423 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited A?

Based on 37,016 MOT tests across 3,670 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,468
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,695
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,004
Headlamp aim too low 773
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 769
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BJZ 3947 is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 104,550 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Limited A fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJZ 3947, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was BJZ 3947 registered?

BJZ 3947 is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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