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P318 JWE

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,106 mi
Last recorded158,106 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A102,435 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP318 JWE
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited SE A
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 158,106 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 158,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2011 153,610 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 142,807 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 127,025 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake lever travel

n/s/r brake,slow to react

Fail 14 Jan 2010 127,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake lever travel

n/s/r brake,slow to react

Pass 14 Jan 2009 121,277 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 3 Jan 2009 121,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 113,437 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 107,783 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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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P318 JWE is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P318 JWE, 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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P318 JWE is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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