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N265 EJN

1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

137,995 mi
Last recorded137,995 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited112,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN265 EJN
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 137,995 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 137,886 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 136,081 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 136,081 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 133,981 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 133,981 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all 4 tyre down to 2mm

fan safty guard missing

Pass 17 Oct 2008 131,670 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2008 180,567 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

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

unable to assess near side front and both rear brake pipes due to covering fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2007 174,316 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

floor pan corroded along both sides

unable to assess near side front steel brake pipe condition due to covering

Fail 3 Sep 2007 174,308 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

floor pan corroded along both sides

unable to acess near side front steel brake pipe condition due to covering

Pass 9 Sep 2006 169,850 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 169,850 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Td Limited?

Based on 26,041 MOT tests across 3,153 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
4,834
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,344
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 883
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 799
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 779
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 772
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N265 EJN is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 112,983 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 Td Limited fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,344 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N265 EJN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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N265 EJN is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 22 March 1996.

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