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P215 UPW

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,624 mi
Last recorded121,624 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A102,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP215 UPW
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited SE A
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 121,624 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 119,090 miles

auto gearbox pipes and hose oil leaks

both front anti roll bar bushes on chassis slight play

both front side steps brackets very rusty

end float on both rear halfshafts wheel bearings

engine oil leak

front nearside tyre cracks in sidewall and tread

front offside axle oil leak

fuel filter very rusty needs replacing

rear offside bump stop missing

small chips in windscreen

Fail 21 Feb 2013 118,976 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

auto gearbox pipes and hoses oil leaks

both front anti rol bar bushes on chassis slight play

both front brake discs faces very rusty

both front side steps brackets very rusty

end float on both rear halfshaft wheel bearings

engine oil leaks

front nearside tyre cracks in sidewall and tread

front offside axle oil leak

fuel filter very rusty needs replacing

rear offside bump stop missing

small chips in windscreen

Pass 27 Feb 2012 114,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 110,695 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 104,722 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 104,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside /offside front floor pan holed/rusted not within a perscribed area

Fail 5 Sep 2007 99,335 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 99,335 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 93,590 miles

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

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

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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P215 UPW is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P215 UPW, 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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P215 UPW is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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