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N553 FAR

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,089 mi
Last recorded158,089 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A104,550 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN553 FAR
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2008 158,089 miles

Near side rear tyre low on tread and perished.

Fail 4 Nov 2008 158,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 153,732 miles

Near side rear brake pipe corroded.

near side head light cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2006 149,972 miles

N/S head light cracked.

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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N553 FAR is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N553 FAR, 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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What year was N553 FAR registered?

N553 FAR is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N553 FAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N553 FAR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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