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N470 GBY

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,740 mi
Last recorded127,740 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A104,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN470 GBY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 127,740 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 127,740 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight end float play

light underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2012 123,716 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

unable to inspect all brake pipes coverd by coil protection

Fail 20 Nov 2012 123,716 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

unable to inspect all brake pipes coverd by coil protection

Pass 28 Nov 2011 118,196 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

exhaust loose centre & rear

slight engine oil leak

slight oil leak on transmision cooler pipes

Pass 23 Nov 2010 112,974 miles

'Sooting' at rear silencer rear rear joint

Brake pedal rubber pad wearing smooth

D.I.Y. repair to exhaust tail pipe rear hanger

Headlight reflectors tarnishing and poor beam pattern- nearside

Offside handbrake cable chaffes rear anti-roll bar

Significant rear brakes imballance

Slight 'grabbing'- offside rear brake

Two steering joints have slight play

Fail 22 Nov 2010 112,974 miles

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

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

'Sooting' at rear silencer rear rear joint

Brake pedal rubber pad wearing smooth

D.I.Y. repair to exhaust tail pipe rear hanger

Headlight reflectors tarnishing and poor beam pattern- nearside

Offside handbrake cable chaffes rear anti-roll bar

Significant rear brakes imballance

Slight 'grabbing'- offside rear brake

Two steering joints have slight play

Pass 1 Dec 2009 105,208 miles

Nearside Front 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 Jan 2007 105,127 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 105,127 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)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

1. exhaust catalytic converter rattling

Pass 24 Mar 2006 100,896 miles

park brake cable resting on rear anti-roll bar

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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N470 GBY is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N470 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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N470 GBY is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 11 March 1996.

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