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N86 PJT

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,552 mi
Last recorded137,552 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A104,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN86 PJT
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 137,552 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring front mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside floor shows corrosion and repair

Rear shock absorber lower bushes perishing

Pass 25 Sep 2015 135,885 miles

offside outer drive shaft joint worn

pay in some steering joints

Fail 25 Sep 2014 133,869 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 133,869 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 130,065 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 128,301 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 128,295 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 122,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 113,915 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 106,646 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 106,646 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 100,089 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 93,701 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 93,699 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r brake low effort

Pass 13 Feb 2006 85,741 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2006 85,741 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N86 PJT is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N86 PJT, 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 N86 PJT registered?

N86 PJT is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 7 March 1996.

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