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N968 FCC

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

113,927 mi
Last recorded113,927 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A102,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN968 FCC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited SE A
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 113,927 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 113,451 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 130,000 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 112,484 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 112,482 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 111,537 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 111,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2017 110,248 miles

car been standing

Pass 2 Feb 2016 110,794 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 110,470 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 110,470 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 (4.1.E.1)

brake disc inappropriately repaired front (3.5.1n)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 103,201 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 103,201 miles

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 99,201 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 94,201 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 94,201 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 89,201 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 89,201 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2010 82,591 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Oct 2010 82,591 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 75,590 miles

light crossion floor pan

Pass 10 Oct 2008 70,466 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 63,130 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2006 57,311 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2006 57,311 miles

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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N968 FCC is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 N968 FCC, 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 N968 FCC registered?

N968 FCC is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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