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N856 MFL

1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

162,247 mi
Last recorded162,247 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited112,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN856 MFL
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 162,247 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 157,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front brake disc scored

under side of vehicle covered in dried mud making inspection dificult

Pass 20 Sep 2010 157,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake disc scored

under side of vehicle covered in dried mud making inspection dificult

Pass 22 Sep 2009 152,350 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 21 Sep 2009 152,350 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 Jan 2008 139,486 miles

anti roll retaining bushes show signs of wear

engine oil leaks

front panhard rod, o/s ball joint, some movement

interior rear view mirror missing

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edges

o/s front seat belt webbing becoming damaged ( shut in door )

rear no.plate becoming disfigured

Fail 28 Jan 2008 139,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

anti roll retaining bushes show signs of wear

engine oil leaks

front panhard rod, o/s ball joint, some movement

interior rear view mirror missing

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edges

o/s front seat belt webbing becoming damaged ( shut in door )

rear no.plate becoming disfigured

Pass 10 Aug 2006 123,577 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 123,566 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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N856 MFL is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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 N856 MFL, 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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N856 MFL is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 8 January 1996.

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