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N281 VNT

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,793 mi
Last recorded74,793 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A102,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN281 VNT
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited SE A
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 74,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Wipers only just clear the screen effectivley

Pass 9 Oct 2012 73,823 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 71,896 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 69,997 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 69,036 miles

rear plate in poor condition

Pass 11 Oct 2008 67,191 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 65,456 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 63,168 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 63,153 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 62,082 miles

O/S/R ROAD SPRING CLAMP BROKEN

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

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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N281 VNT is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N281 VNT, 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 N281 VNT registered?

N281 VNT is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N281 VNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N281 VNT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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