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DPS 17

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

102,255 mi
Last recorded102,255 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A102,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPS 17
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited SE A
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 102,255 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 101,444 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 101,436 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 101,250 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 100,143 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 99,808 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 99,112 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 97,344 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 93,641 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 91,250 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 89,296 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 89,296 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2012 88,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear leaf springs getting weak.

n/s/r handbrake cable slightly insicure to back plate.

Fail 18 May 2012 88,502 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front brake discs in poor condition.

both rear leaf springs getting weak.

n/s/r handbrake cable slightly insicure to back plate.

Pass 18 May 2011 83,436 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2010 79,080 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2009 72,726 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2008 62,872 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearings

slight wear in offside joint on front axle tie bar

Fail 8 Apr 2008 62,841 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight play in rear wheel bearings

slight wear in offside joint on front axle tie bar

Pass 4 Jun 2007 54,613 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 4 Jun 2007 54,613 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 Jun 2006 45,098 miles

front brakes binding slightly and brake pads getting low

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 30 May 2006 45,096 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brakes binding slightly and brake pads getting low?

slight play in rear wheel bearings

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A?

Based on 4,493 MOT tests across 582 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
3,776
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
582
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 279
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 259
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 149
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 143
Stop lamp not working 140
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DPS 17 is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 102,435 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 279 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DPS 17, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DPS 17 registered?

DPS 17 is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is DPS 17 safe to buy?

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