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J78 JOU

1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,753 mi
Last recorded115,753 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited112,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ78 JOU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 115,753 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2015 115,753 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 115,608 miles

Centre Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2013 115,608 miles

Centre Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2012 115,458 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 107,776 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

unable to check rear seat belts

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2011 104,470 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 90,942 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 90,942 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 81,760 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 73,312 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 73,312 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 63,905 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 60,336 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Td Limited?

Based on 26,041 MOT tests across 3,153 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
4,834
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,344
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 883
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 799
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 779
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 772
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J78 JOU is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 112,983 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 Td Limited fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,344 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J78 JOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was J78 JOU registered?

J78 JOU is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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