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M950 TAU

1995 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto

Green Lpg 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,973 mi
Last recorded159,973 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto107,224 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM950 TAU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited Auto
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 159,973 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 159,968 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 151,175 miles

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

Oil leak

all underbonnet brake pipes corroding

nsf floorpan corroded and holed but not within any prescribed area

Fail 19 Mar 2010 150,636 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

nsf floor pan has corrosion and small hole (not within any prescribed area)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 140,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside wiper slight splitting

slight play in offside front outer driveshaft universal joint

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 11 Mar 2009 140,060 miles

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside wiper slight splitting

slight play in nearside outer driveshaft universal joint

underside rusty, evidence of poor repairs

Pass 27 Mar 2008 125,157 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 109,929 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 109,924 miles

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

Fluid leak from n/s rear brake area.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Brakes pulling to left!

Pass 8 Mar 2006 102,335 miles

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken, but has been repaired with wire.

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto?

Based on 46,063 MOT tests across 6,874 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
3,988
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
6,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,521
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,442
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,393
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,302
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,972
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M950 TAU is a 1995 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto in Green with a 3,960cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 107,224 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 Limited Auto fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,521 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M950 TAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 31 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M950 TAU is a 1995 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto, first registered on 15 February 1995.

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