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P240 AEC

1996 Chryslerjeep Cherokee

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,951 mi
Last recorded121,951 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Chryslerjeep Cherokee97,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 AEC
MakeChryslerjeep
ModelCherokee
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 121,951 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 129,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 123,708 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2010 123,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2009 118,996 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 118,822 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 114,484 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2007 108,567 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 102,016 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 95,831 miles

How Reliable is the Chryslerjeep Cherokee?

Based on 488 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
6,207
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 33
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 17
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 13
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P240 AEC is a 1996 Chryslerjeep Cherokee in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Chryslerjeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 97,875 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 Chryslerjeep Cherokee fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P240 AEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chryslerjeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Chryslerjeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P240 AEC registered?

P240 AEC is a 1996 Chryslerjeep Cherokee, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P240 AEC safe to buy?

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