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N889 LMW

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,880 mi
Last recorded112,880 miles
Recorded on7 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A102,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN889 LMW
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited SE A
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2011 112,880 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 112,733 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 98,958 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 98,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2009 137,452 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2007 133,917 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 133,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A?

Based on 4,493 MOT tests across 582 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
3,776
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
582
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 279
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 259
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 149
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 143
Stop lamp not working 140
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N889 LMW is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 102,435 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 SE A fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 279 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N889 LMW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N889 LMW registered?

N889 LMW is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A, first registered on 21 June 1996.

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