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N427 MUF

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,736 mi
Last recorded91,736 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A104,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN427 MUF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 91,736 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From ABS to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Door check strap broken

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2025 89,003 miles

Offside Front Door check strap broken

Fail 14 May 2025 88,939 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose modification unsafe Broken bracket (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Nearside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Door check strap broken

Pass 31 May 2024 86,686 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle to body tie rod front bush near axle worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 83,313 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable retainer broken. Cable not insecure

Pass 7 May 2022 81,342 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 81,097 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 79,735 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 78,473 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 76,129 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 73,689 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 71,254 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 69,297 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 67,664 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 67,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 65,075 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 61,952 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 61,952 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 89,131 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 56,163 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 58,419 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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N427 MUF is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N427 MUF, 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 N427 MUF registered?

N427 MUF is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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