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P342 KWC

1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

115,874 mi
Last recorded115,874 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited112,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP342 KWC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 115,874 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 115,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 107,921 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 107,921 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 101,803 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake metal pipes of a steel coiled coated type inspection not possible , heavily greased

rear brakes grabbing slightly , rust through not being used suspected

Pass 3 Jun 2014 101,803 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake metal pipes of a steel coiled coated type inspection not possible , heavily greased

rear brakes grabbing slightly , rust through not being used suspected

Fail 13 Sep 2013 101,687 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake pipes of coil coated manufacture heavily coated , inspection not fully possible

Pass 13 Sep 2013 101,687 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pipes of coil coated manufacture heavily coated , inspection not fully possible

Pass 6 Aug 2012 101,436 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 100,842 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rust on inner front road wheels . suspect corroded discs in past

Pass 22 Jul 2011 100,842 miles

rust on inner front road wheels . suspect corroded discs in past

Pass 20 Jul 2010 99,508 miles

rear road springs corroded

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front brake discs and pads look to have been subjected to excessive heat at some stage , no brake bind at time of test . further inspection recommended

Fail 20 Jul 2009 98,594 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front Brake , disc ,pad carrier , brake pad and backing shim shows signs of previos excessive heat , OK at test time not binding , observation recommended !!

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 98,594 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front Brake , disc ,pad carrier , brake pad and backing shim shows signs of previos excessive heat , OK at test time not binding , observation recommended !!

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 97,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 97,848 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 96,241 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling has slight play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling has slight play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 96,241 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling has slight play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling has slight play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

Fail 17 May 2006 90,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2006 90,308 miles

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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P342 KWC 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 55%.

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 P342 KWC, 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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P342 KWC is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 6 December 1996.

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