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N496 YVN

1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,146 mi
Last recorded149,146 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited112,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN496 YVN
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 149,146 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 142,543 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 142,543 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 133,661 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

diff noisy when rotated

engine oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2011 133,596 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

diff noisy when rotated

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2010 122,115 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 103,695 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 98,663 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 95,086 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 95,086 miles

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

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

front and rear number plate figures/letters incorrectly spaced

front number plate cracked

nearside and offside front headlights discolouring

oil leak on engine

Pass 9 Jan 2006 93,997 miles

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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N496 YVN is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N496 YVN, 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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N496 YVN is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 28 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N496 YVN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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