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N973 KBX

1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

170,425 mi
Last recorded170,425 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited112,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN973 KBX
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2010 170,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 157,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 157,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 141,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 141,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 129,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 121,559 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 121,559 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r brake back plate damp

front brake discs corroding

n/s/f and o/s/f metal brake pipes beginning to corrode

n/s/r leaf spring front mounting area corroding

n/s/r leaf spring rear mount area corroding

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/r leaf spring front mounting area corroding

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding

slight play in n/s/f swivel joints

slight play in o/s/f swivel joints

Fail 13 Feb 2006 121,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

floor at front both sides corroded

front tie rod ball joint worn

near side rear brake back plate damp

some wear in both front off side ball joints

some wear in nearside top ball joint

steering drop arm ball joint worn

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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N973 KBX is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N973 KBX, 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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N973 KBX is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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