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J658 EMA

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,690 mi
Last recorded175,690 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A102,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ658 EMA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited SE A
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 175,690 miles

rear/centre floor becoming weak// rear chassis becoming weak

Pass 15 May 2009 169,513 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 159,350 miles

all brake pipes starting to rust

exhaust clamps corroded

front and rear diffs leaking

Fail 25 Apr 2008 159,327 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

all brake pipes starting to rust

exhaust clamps corroded

front and rear diffs leaking

Pass 26 Apr 2007 156,112 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2007 155,908 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak on rear diff

steering box is damp

Pass 9 Mar 2006 145,870 miles

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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J658 EMA is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J658 EMA, 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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J658 EMA is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A, first registered on 24 October 1996.

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