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P293 FFJ

1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,664 mi
Last recorded169,664 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited112,983 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP293 FFJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2013 169,664 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2012 166,732 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 157,813 miles

front tyres are starting to wear uneven

Fail 17 Sep 2008 157,693 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2007 148,094 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 148,094 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2006 143,327 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 143,327 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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P293 FFJ is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P293 FFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P293 FFJ registered?

P293 FFJ is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P293 FFJ safe to buy?

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