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P149 RNS

1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,089 mi
Last recorded132,089 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited112,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 RNS
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2009 132,089 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2009 132,025 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

corrosion starting behind both rear wheels

rear leaf springs starting to corrode

Pass 28 Jan 2008 126,385 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 126,303 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion present to o/s floor pan..

Pass 21 Dec 2006 120,757 miles

slight play in o/s/f top and bottom ball joints

Fail 13 Dec 2006 120,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 119,276 miles

welding repairs heavily undersealed and difficult to see . appear effective

Fail 24 Jan 2006 119,274 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

front discs slightly rusty on inners †

heavy oil leak from engine , some oil on exhaust system

please check emmisions for heavy black smoke before retesting

underside starting to rust in some areas that are not prescibed

very slight lift on 4 ball joints †

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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P149 RNS is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P149 RNS, 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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P149 RNS is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 14 August 1996.

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