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J888 GNA

1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

220,065 mi
Last recorded220,065 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee106,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 GNA
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 220,065 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 220,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 217,836 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes have been greased.o/s/r pipe at wheel cylinder is slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 217,836 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes have been greased.o/s/r pipe at wheel cylinder is slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 216,845 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Mar 2018 216,844 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 215,898 miles

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors correding bothsides (5.2.6)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Oct 2016 215,897 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors correding bothsides (5.2.6)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 215,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside leaf spring band broken

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

Offside leafspring band missing

oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2015 215,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside leaf spring band broken

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

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

Offside leafspring band missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2014 209,267 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2014 209,267 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2013 195,005 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 179,476 miles

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 179,476 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 167,185 miles

Battery insecure

rear wiper wornout

Fail 5 Jan 2011 167,184 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Battery insecure

rear wiper wornout

Pass 14 Dec 2009 156,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 156,754 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 140,228 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 140,228 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 128,853 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2007 128,852 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 116,543 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 116,542 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

n/s/r backplate wet with oil

o/s hand brake cable fouling on anti roll bar

How Reliable is the Chrysler Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 35,554 MOT tests across 3,022 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
3,965
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,022
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,638
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,539
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,064
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,050
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J888 GNA is a 1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

Across all 1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 106,657 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 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J888 GNA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Chrysler Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J888 GNA is a 1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 15 March 1996.

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