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N855 NYJ

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

115,611 mi
Last recorded115,611 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A104,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN855 NYJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 115,611 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 112,919 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))

front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 2 Nov 2021 110,401 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 110,401 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 110,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front and offside front brake pads getting low

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 108,475 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 108,475 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 106,642 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust secure

Pass 24 Aug 2016 105,095 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 103,221 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 103,217 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Mar 2015 103,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 101,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 101,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 101,203 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket fractured (2.4.B.6b)

Both front wipers is smearing

Front and rear Differential has oil leak

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2013 98,987 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 97,464 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 95,514 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 95,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

O/S/F brake disc scored and worn

Pass 24 Feb 2010 93,620 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 91,836 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 90,086 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 87,706 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 83,511 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 83,511 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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N855 NYJ is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N855 NYJ, 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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N855 NYJ is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 13 March 1996.

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