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N317 UHO

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

122,667 mi
Last recorded122,667 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A104,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN317 UHO
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 122,667 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play sheer bar slight play in ball joint nit to excess (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 122,667 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play sheer bar slight play in ball joint nit to excess (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 114,266 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 106,533 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 106,419 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 105,243 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 103,735 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 100,396 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 100,391 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 99,434 miles

Offside front steering box drop arm ball joint gaiter deteriorating

Slight play in both front lower ball joints

Fail 17 Nov 2018 99,409 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside front steering box drop arm ball joint gaiter deteriorating

Slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 18 Nov 2017 98,740 miles

Front antiroll bar drop link bushes deteriorating

Various oil weeps

Pass 23 Nov 2016 96,352 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slincer (7.1.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear both suspension bump stops deteriorating

Fail 14 Nov 2016 96,292 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slincer (7.1.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear both suspension bump stops deteriorating

Pass 2 Nov 2015 96,130 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 95,640 miles

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

o/s/r brake grabbing

Pass 5 Nov 2013 94,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 93,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

o/s/r bump spot missing

Pass 16 Nov 2012 93,855 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r bump spot missing

Pass 3 Nov 2011 92,990 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 91,935 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 89,193 miles

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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N317 UHO is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N317 UHO, 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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N317 UHO is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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