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P217 BPJ

1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,143 mi
Last recorded133,143 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited112,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP217 BPJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 133,143 miles

Coolant leak.

Corrosion of brake pipe out to O/S/F flexi hose.

Corrosion of brake pipes under bonnet.

O/S/R shock absorber top mounting welded to mounting.

Slight movement in N/S top and bottom ball joints.

Fail 3 Jun 2009 133,086 miles

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

Coolant leak.

Corrosion of brake pipe out to O/S/F flexi hose.

Corrosion of brake pipes under bonnet.

O/S/R shock absorber top mounting welded to mounting.

Slight movement in N/S top and bottom ball joints.

Pass 5 Jun 2008 128,318 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 127,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2007 120,840 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2006 112,044 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2006 112,044 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P217 BPJ is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P217 BPJ, 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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What year was P217 BPJ registered?

P217 BPJ is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 22 November 1996.

Is P217 BPJ safe to buy?

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