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P319 DEC

1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

133,486 mi
Last recorded133,486 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE113,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP319 DEC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited SE
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 133,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 133,210 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 132,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 131,233 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 131,232 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 130,678 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 129,614 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 129,613 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 128,459 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 126,676 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 124,211 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 124,210 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 118,751 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 118,734 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi and joint (7.1.2)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pans and n/s/r floor pan (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both leaf spring mountings (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both & middle to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.B.2)

overheating and blowing coolant out expansion tank

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 113,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust section rubbing leaf spring, clutch fault

Pass 9 Aug 2013 107,158 miles

Oil leak

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

slight oil leak offside front hub seal

Pass 10 Aug 2012 101,834 miles

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

Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 101,481 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 99,190 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 93,971 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 89,064 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 89,049 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 82,879 miles

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE?

Based on 1,888 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
4,296
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 141
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 86
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 80
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 78
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
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P319 DEC is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 113,381 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 141 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P319 DEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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P319 DEC is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE, first registered on 23 September 1996.

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