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H853 NLJ

1991 Jeep Cherokee

White Petrol 3956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

127,726 mi
Last recorded127,726 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1991 Jeep Cherokee147,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH853 NLJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,956cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 127,726 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 127,726 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 123,072 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 123,072 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 120,473 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 120,468 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 119,892 miles

slight play in steering box pinion

Fail 21 Apr 2010 119,892 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering box pinion

Pass 8 May 2009 118,152 miles

brake discs rusty

front coil springs very rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2007 117,219 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long brake travel

underside rusty

Fail 1 Sep 2007 117,191 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 114,384 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 114,384 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 73,214 MOT tests across 7,811 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
6,765
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 569
Brake pipe excessively corroded 405
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 329
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H853 NLJ is a 1991 Jeep Cherokee in White with a 3,956cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1991 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 147,178 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 Jeep Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H853 NLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 35 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H853 NLJ is a 1991 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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