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N948 PRW

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A

Green Lpg 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

151,911 mi
Last recorded151,911 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A102,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN948 PRW
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited SE A
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 151,911 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2026 151,904 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 151,899 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking Fuel Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Engine bay (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 151,896 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 150,662 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 150,661 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 150,644 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 148,414 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 148,414 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 148,373 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 148,370 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 146,183 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 144,738 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 141,784 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 141,783 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 138,800 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 138,797 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 136,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 134,391 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 134,375 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

advise near side front outer drive shaft joint slightly worn

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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N948 PRW is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A in Green with a 3,960cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 N948 PRW, 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 N948 PRW registered?

N948 PRW is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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