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H20 VLT

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

101,546 mi
Last recorded101,546 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A104,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 VLT
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 101,546 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 101,332 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 101,114 miles

Nearside Front floor pan slightly corroded

Offside Rear floor pan slightly corroded

Pass 20 May 2022 100,672 miles

Nearside Front floor pan rusty

Noisy rear differential

Offside Front floor pan rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2021 100,154 miles

limited reserve on park brake

rear axle oil leak

Pass 29 May 2020 99,654 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 99,509 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 99,122 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 98,600 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 98,039 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 98,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Jun 2015 97,449 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front suspension components heavy surface corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2015 97,449 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front suspension components heavy surface corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2014 96,805 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 94,235 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2012 92,959 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 96,393 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 89,640 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 89,640 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 87,688 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 86,205 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 84,371 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 82,207 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 82,155 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 80,266 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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H20 VLT is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 H20 VLT, 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 H20 VLT registered?

H20 VLT is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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