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N242 GOY

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,509 mi
Last recorded83,509 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A102,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN242 GOY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited SE A
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2009 83,509 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

both front wiper blades are sightly split

light general age related corrosion on under side components

rear registration plate is slghtly deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2008 80,550 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 80,548 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 77,661 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 77,661 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 72,302 miles

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A?

Based on 4,493 MOT tests across 582 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
3,776
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
582
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 279
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 259
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 149
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 143
Stop lamp not working 140
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N242 GOY is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 102,435 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 SE A fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 279 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N242 GOY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was N242 GOY registered?

N242 GOY is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A, first registered on 5 January 1996.

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