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N460 GBY

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

147,624 mi
Last recorded147,624 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A104,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN460 GBY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 147,624 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 146,748 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 146,736 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor around seat mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 146,084 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 146,078 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 139,939 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 132,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front and rear diffs have oil leaks

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 124,438 miles

minor oil leak

slight under body corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2016 119,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm left (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 119,599 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm left (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 119,442 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 119,362 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 119,303 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre exh braket broken off

play in steering idler arm

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 19 Jan 2015 115,914 miles

Oil leak

fuel return/breather pipe heavily corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2014 109,994 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

fuel lines corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2014 109,903 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

fuel lines corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

suspect play in offside front top and bottom ball joints

Pass 17 Jan 2013 106,113 miles

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

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

offside front drive shaft uj excessivly worn but not part of the suspention

Fail 10 Jan 2013 106,064 miles

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

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

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

offside front drive shaft uj excessivly worn but not part of the suspention

Pass 13 Jan 2012 103,535 miles

excessive wear in offside front drive shaft universal joint

exhaust corroded

front to rear fuel pipe heavley corroded

slight up lift in all 4 ball jointe

suspect front brake pads low

Fail 12 Jan 2012 103,533 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

excessive wear in offside front drive shaft universal joint

exhaust corroded

front to rear fuel pipe heavley corroded

slight up lift in all 4 ball jointe

suspect front brake pads low

Fail 29 Jan 2011 103,521 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs coroded

fuel breather pipe coroded

general corosion under vehicle

offside handbrake cable insecure

play in steering box sector shaft

Pass 21 Jan 2010 101,145 miles

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

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2009 95,254 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 95,254 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 91,115 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 85,096 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 85,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2006 78,925 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 78,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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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N460 GBY is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 N460 GBY, 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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N460 GBY is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 2 January 1996.

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