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P233 BPJ

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,199 mi
Last recorded101,199 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A102,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP233 BPJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited SE A
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 101,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 95,964 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 92,408 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 92,377 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 91,359 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 90,375 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 90,375 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 89,397 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 86,842 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear lower shocker bushes perished

both rear wheel bearing s slight in and out movement

slight imbalance on front brakes

windscreen chipped in zone b

Fail 20 Nov 2015 86,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear lower shocker bushes perished

both rear wheel bearing s slight in and out movement

slight imbalance on front brakes

windscreen chipped in zone b

Pass 13 Dec 2014 85,505 miles

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

n/s/r shocker lower bushes getting perished

o/s/r lowe shocker getting perished

Fail 14 Dec 2013 84,492 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 84,492 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 81,148 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 81,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 78,257 miles

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/R WHEEL BRG

Fail 22 Dec 2011 78,257 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/R WHEEL BRG

Pass 6 Dec 2010 73,718 miles

Rear no plate slightly deteriated

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

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 6 Dec 2010 73,718 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)

Rear no plate slightly deteriated

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

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 7 Dec 2009 70,549 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 62,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight end float both rear hubs

Pass 19 Dec 2007 51,421 miles

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

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

corrosion started on front discs

corrosion started on rear leaf springs

rear no plate cracked

Fail 12 Dec 2007 51,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

corrosion started on front discs

corrosion started on rear leaf springs

rear no plate cracked

Pass 30 May 2006 49,985 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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P233 BPJ is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P233 BPJ, 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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P233 BPJ is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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