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P21 DTJ

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

150,751 mi
Last recorded150,751 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2020
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A102,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 DTJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited SE A
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2020 150,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 146,292 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 145,268 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 65,775 miles

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

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

front brake discs scored

Fail 8 Apr 2016 141,605 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

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

front brake discs scored

Pass 14 Apr 2015 137,884 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front floor area corroded and holed.but not within a perscribed area

Fail 13 Apr 2015 137,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front floor area corroded and holed.but not within a perscribed area

Fail 12 Mar 2015 137,882 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

offside front floor area corroded and holed. but not within a perscribed area

Pass 12 Oct 2013 134,602 miles

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)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 129,873 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 124,221 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 122,308 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 119,414 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 118,823 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 117,145 miles

both front tailing arm bushes slightly worn

slight play at both top and bottom ball joints n/s

slight play at both top and bottom ball joints o/s

Pass 14 Oct 2005 113,389 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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P21 DTJ is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P21 DTJ, 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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P21 DTJ is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A, first registered on 20 September 1996.

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