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N428 JLX

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,863 mi
Last recorded98,863 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A102,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN428 JLX
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited SE A
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2014 98,863 miles

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

front centre prop joint worn

offside front driveshaft coupling worn

Fail 28 Nov 2014 98,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front centre prop joint worn

offside front driveshaft coupling worn

Pass 28 Nov 2013 95,641 miles

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

front registration plate damaged

Fail 28 Nov 2013 95,639 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

front registration plate damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2012 91,694 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front registration plate cracked

Pass 11 Mar 2011 88,075 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2010 83,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

parking permit in swept area

Pass 24 Mar 2009 81,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside front inner wing has been repaired by welding

rear number plate condition getting poor

Fail 19 Mar 2009 81,805 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front inner wing has been repaired by welding

rear number plate condition getting poor

Pass 18 Dec 2007 77,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Off side rear bump stop missing

Pass 4 Jan 2007 74,098 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 74,098 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 71,363 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 71,363 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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N428 JLX is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N428 JLX, 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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N428 JLX is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A, first registered on 2 January 1996.

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