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N489 GBY

1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,953 mi
Last recorded108,953 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited112,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN489 GBY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 108,953 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 107,778 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 104,715 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 101,174 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 96,652 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 91,513 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 91,485 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 15 May 2008 88,794 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 84,961 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 81,162 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 81,157 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Td Limited?

Based on 26,041 MOT tests across 3,153 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
4,834
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,344
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 883
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 799
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 779
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 772
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N489 GBY is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 112,983 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Td Limited fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,344 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N489 GBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Td Limited typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Td Limited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N489 GBY registered?

N489 GBY is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 22 April 1996.

Is N489 GBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N489 GBY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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