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M55 SCM

1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,235 mi
Last recorded155,235 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee106,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 SCM
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 155,235 miles

Both front antiroll bar linkage lower bushes deteriorating

Front and rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Nearside rear outer sill badly corroded

Possible leak from offside rear hub seal

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2014 155,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both front antiroll bar linkage lower bushes deteriorating

Front and rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Nearside rear outer sill badly corroded

Possible leak from offside rear hub seal

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 May 2013 151,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

corrosion on rear of n/s outer sill [small hole]

Pass 20 Mar 2012 147,577 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

slight oil leak o/s/r hub seal

Pass 8 Mar 2011 145,451 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre worn bald on inside edge m.o.t pass only

rear exhaust lays close to fuel tank

Pass 10 Mar 2010 140,906 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge nearly bald m.o.t pass only

both rear brake discs slightly corroded outer face

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Mar 2009 135,324 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Mar 2008 127,984 miles

oil leaking from automatic transmission pipe to radiator

oil leaking from o/s/r hub oil seal area

small split on ends off both front wiper blades

Pass 24 Feb 2007 118,273 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 118,273 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 109,045 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 109,045 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Outer Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front differential pinion oil seal leaking

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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M55 SCM is a 1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M55 SCM, 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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M55 SCM is a 1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 14 May 1996.

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