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P263 CTO

1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,294 mi
Last recorded141,294 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited112,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP263 CTO
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 141,294 miles

All four tyres cracking on the sidewalls.

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

Pass 25 May 2016 140,223 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 137,985 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 131,781 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

both front tyre cracked on outer sidewalls

both rear tyre cracked on outer sidewalls

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check

Fail 25 Mar 2014 131,337 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

both front tyre cracked on outer sidewalls

both rear tyre cracked on outer sidewalls

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check

Pass 26 Mar 2013 126,388 miles

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

both front tyres cracked on sidewalls

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check

Fail 20 Mar 2013 126,346 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracked on sidewalls

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check

Pass 29 Feb 2012 125,820 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check

Fail 24 Feb 2012 125,801 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check

Pass 25 Feb 2011 120,730 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2011 120,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2010 114,236 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2010 114,201 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2009 110,055 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 110,044 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2009 110,029 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

Offside front headlight reflector corroded.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 105,370 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 101,655 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 101,655 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 95,456 miles

Front Panhard rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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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P263 CTO is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P263 CTO, 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 P263 CTO registered?

P263 CTO is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 14 November 1996.

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