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N488 HJO

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

163,108 mi
Last recorded163,108 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A102,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN488 HJO
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited SE A
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 163,108 miles

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

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

oil leek on engine

Fail 6 Nov 2010 163,108 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

oil leek on engine

Pass 16 Nov 2009 159,514 miles

front brake pads appear low recomend wheels off inspection

hand brake travel high

Fail 3 Nov 2009 159,444 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake pads appear low recomend wheels off inspection

hand brake travel high

Pass 10 Oct 2008 152,398 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 152,398 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 146,330 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 146,323 miles

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

forward prop shaft u/j badly worn - recomend emmediate repair - exhaust blowing on legal limit - brake pedal anti slip rubber worn - near side rear brake back plate appears damp poss,axle oil

Pass 20 Sep 2006 140,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre edges wearing

Pass 6 Sep 2005 137,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2005 137,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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N488 HJO is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N488 HJO, 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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What year was N488 HJO registered?

N488 HJO is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A, first registered on 5 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N488 HJO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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