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N495 JLY

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,788 mi
Last recorded99,788 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A102,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN495 JLY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited SE A
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 99,788 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 95,411 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL STEEL PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 95,410 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL STEEL PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 92,106 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 92,104 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 88,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

steering damper damp

Pass 11 Nov 2014 86,297 miles

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

front brake pads look worn but wheels not removed at time of test

Pass 14 Jan 2014 82,751 miles

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

both headlamp reflectors deteriorated

both number plates deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2013 78,644 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 72,232 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 67,362 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 62,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 57,730 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 49,893 miles

slight fluid leak on offside front strut and slight blow on centre exhaust silencer.

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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N495 JLY is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N495 JLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N495 JLY registered?

N495 JLY is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A, first registered on 19 June 1996.

Is N495 JLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N495 JLY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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