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N93 VPD

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

140,971 mi
Last recorded140,971 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A104,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN93 VPD
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 140,971 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear diff leaking oil

Underside of vehicle and components has surface corrosion

Fail 21 Dec 2021 140,735 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

corrosion under body and components

oil leak rear diff

Pass 12 Jan 2021 138,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion on under body and components

Pass 23 Dec 2019 136,262 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear on out edge

slight oil leak n/s front axle

Fail 23 Dec 2019 136,262 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear on out edge

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

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

slight oil leak n/s front axle

Pass 8 Jan 2019 134,123 miles

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

suspension stabilzer bar ball joint slight play

Fail 8 Jan 2019 134,123 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

suspension stabilzer bar ball joint slight play

Pass 5 Jan 2018 132,143 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 130,179 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2017 130,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2016 127,907 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 126,502 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 125,093 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2014 125,093 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2013 123,898 miles

both bump stop rubbers starting to perish

engine oil leak around oil filter

fuel filler pipe cover corroding

o/s/r tyre on wear bars middle tread

rear mounting broken

Pass 20 Jan 2012 122,859 miles

engine oil leak from oil filter/housing

Fail 6 Jan 2012 122,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine oil leak from oil filter/housing

n/s front brake pipe unable check full as wire cover

Pass 12 Jan 2011 121,283 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 118,432 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2009 116,463 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 116,463 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

nearside front axle oil seal leaking to excess

Pass 15 Jan 2008 111,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear tyres getting close to limit

Pass 16 Apr 2007 107,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

both number plates deteriorating

Pass 19 Apr 2006 98,912 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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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N93 VPD is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N93 VPD, 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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N93 VPD is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 23 May 1996.

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