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N978 KFC

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,524 mi
Last recorded114,524 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A102,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN978 KFC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited SE A
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 114,524 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 112,247 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 109,104 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 108,742 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 108,742 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 108,434 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 108,209 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 107,884 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 107,484 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 107,107 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 106,547 miles

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

Front dics worn

Pass 28 Jul 2009 105,751 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 104,975 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 104,975 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 104,400 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 103,488 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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N978 KFC is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N978 KFC, 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 N978 KFC registered?

N978 KFC is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A, first registered on 24 February 1996.

Is N978 KFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N978 KFC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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