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N453 TPJ

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,105 mi
Last recorded101,105 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A104,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN453 TPJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 101,105 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 101,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 100,066 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 100,066 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2015 94,553 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 94,548 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 92,050 miles

towbar electrics faulty

Fail 26 Jan 2012 92,050 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

towbar electrics faulty

Pass 8 Mar 2011 88,679 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 87,056 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

steering box damp

Fail 24 Aug 2010 87,056 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

steering box damp

Pass 15 Sep 2009 84,739 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 81,073 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 80,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 77,283 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 69,952 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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N453 TPJ is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 A fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N453 TPJ, 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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N453 TPJ is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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