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N947 JHY

1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,367 mi
Last recorded170,367 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited112,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN947 JHY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 170,367 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak

start of corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r underbody

Pass 11 Feb 2015 161,628 miles

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

n/s/r backplate wet

start of corrosion o/s/r body underarch

steering damper damp

Pass 19 Feb 2014 154,799 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

n/s/r backplate wet

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2013 148,846 miles

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

start of corrosion n/s/r underbody by front spring mount

start of corrosion n/s/r underbody by rear spring mount

Pass 28 Feb 2012 139,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

start of corrosion n/s/f floorpan

start of corrosion o/s/f floorpan

steering dampener damp

swtart of corrosion o/s/r body by suspension

Pass 15 Feb 2011 128,402 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 128,402 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 128,391 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 128,388 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 128,021 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling has slight play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2007 127,733 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 119,186 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 119,186 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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)

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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N947 JHY is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N947 JHY, 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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N947 JHY is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 24 April 1996.

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