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N198 REC

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,842 mi
Last recorded134,842 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A104,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN198 REC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 134,842 miles

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

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

catalytic convertor broken up inside

Fail 17 May 2013 134,697 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

catalytic convertor broken up inside

Pass 2 Jun 2012 131,182 miles

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 3 May 2011 130,000 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 118,306 miles

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 28 May 2008 113,043 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 113,043 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 109,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2006 109,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited A?

Based on 37,016 MOT tests across 3,670 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,468
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,695
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,004
Headlamp aim too low 773
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 769
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N198 REC is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 104,550 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 A fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N198 REC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was N198 REC registered?

N198 REC is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 11 March 1996.

Is N198 REC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N198 REC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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