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P31 JSD

1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,567 mi
Last recorded145,567 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee106,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 JSD
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 May 2013 145,567 miles

OSF fog lamp lense broken

Battery insecure

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

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Nsf headlight chipped

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear wheel bearing/ diff bearing noisy but not rough when rotated

Pass 23 May 2013 145,567 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Nsf headlight chipped

OSF fog lamp lense broken

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear wheel bearing/ diff bearing noisy but not rough when rotated

Pass 2 May 2008 130,185 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 130,185 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 110,038 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 35,554 MOT tests across 3,022 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
3,965
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,022
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,638
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,539
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,064
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,050
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P31 JSD is a 1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 106,657 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 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P31 JSD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Chrysler Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P31 JSD is a 1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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