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N459 DKE

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,271 mi
Last recorded103,271 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A104,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN459 DKE
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2011 103,271 miles

ALL SHOCKABSORBER BUSHES ARE WORN

LIGHT CORROSION UNDER SIDE

N/S/FLOOR IS CORRODED BELOW SEAT

N/S/R TAIL LAMP IS DAMAGED

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

REAR SUSPENSION LEAF SPRINGS ARE WORN AND CORRODED

STEERING BOX IS WET AND WORN

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

THE HEADLAMPS ARE WORN

Fail 9 Jan 2011 103,271 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

ALL SHOCKABSORBER BUSHES ARE WORN

LIGHT CORROSION UNDER SIDE

N/S/FLOOR IS CORRODED BELOW SEAT

N/S/R TAIL LAMP IS DAMAGED

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

REAR SUSPENSION LEAF SPRINGS ARE WORN AND CORRODED

STEERING BOX IS WET AND WORN

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

THE HEADLAMPS ARE WORN

Pass 22 Sep 2009 98,995 miles

nearside fornt tyre feathering on outer edge

Pass 24 Sep 2008 94,377 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

under side of vehicle undersealed

Fail 23 Sep 2008 94,377 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

under side of vehicle undersealed

Pass 22 Sep 2007 88,223 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 80,848 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 80,848 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake disks

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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N459 DKE is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N459 DKE, 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 N459 DKE registered?

N459 DKE is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 5 July 1996.

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