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N78 GLD

1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,538 mi
Last recorded110,538 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited112,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN78 GLD
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 110,538 miles

Nearside Front Floor not fully secure corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 110,374 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 109,533 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

offside floor corroded out side any 12" area

offside rear bump stop missing

suspension generally corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2023 109,533 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn panhard rod joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

offside floor corroded out side any 12" area

offside rear bump stop missing

suspension generally corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2022 107,518 miles

Offside rear bump stop missing

Oil leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside front Panhard rod joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension generally corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2022 107,518 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside rear bump stop missing

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside front Panhard rod joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension generally corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2021 107,249 miles

Offside rear bump stop missing

All suspension generally corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Front Panhard rod - Offside joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 107,009 miles

All suspension has general corrosion

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear axle bump stop missing

Oil leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 107,009 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Rod corroded thin (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension has general corrosion

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear axle bump stop missing

Oil leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 106,807 miles

Offside rear axle bump stop missing

Oil leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Offside front panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 106,807 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside rear axle bump stop missing

Oil leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Offside front panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 106,297 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Offside Panhard rod joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Nearside & Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear axle bump stop missing

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 105,823 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside & Offside (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear axle bump stop missing

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 105,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor at lower arm rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor at lower arm rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside & Offside (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear axle bump stop missing

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 105,234 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside & Offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear axle bump stop missing

Oil leak Various ()

Pass 3 Dec 2015 104,553 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

o/s/r axle bump stop missing

slight play in o/s panard rod joint

Pass 19 Dec 2014 103,195 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 27 Nov 2014 103,123 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

near side load area floor corroded

off side ahd near side frount floors corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2013 101,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 100,197 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 98,141 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 98,141 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 95,672 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 92,672 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 92,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 88,390 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 88,390 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 82,562 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 77,703 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 72,531 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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N78 GLD is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N78 GLD, 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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N78 GLD is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 16 January 1996.

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