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P3 PTG

1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,339 mi
Last recorded98,339 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited112,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 PTG
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 98,339 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 92,475 miles

All brake pipes have been greased

Engine check light on

Pass 19 Oct 2023 86,300 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Near battery (4.11 (a) (i))

Engine check light on

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 86,150 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected leads from battery and leads from insecure relay on n/s/f upper arch (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning plus incorrect beam pattern (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front antiroll bar (d bushes slightly worn) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perishing and has nail in centre treads(leaking) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering damper slightly weak (2.3 (a) (i))

engine check light illuminated on dashboard

Pass 14 Oct 2022 80,412 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brakepipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads(advise replacement) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

check engine light is on

Fail 14 Oct 2022 80,412 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brakepipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads(advise replacement) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

check engine light is on

Fail 29 Sep 2022 80,200 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brakepipes are coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads(advise replacement) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive centre transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

engine check light is on

Pass 14 Oct 2021 74,976 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 70,794 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 63,067 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 61,984 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 58,966 miles

Front drop link rubbers perishing

NSF tyre perishing on outer tread

NSR tyre low in tread

OSF tyre low in tread

OSR tyre on minimum tread 1.85mm

Fail 14 Sep 2016 58,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front drop link rubbers perishing

NSF tyre perishing on outer tread

NSR tyre low in tread

OSF tyre low in tread

OSR tyre on minimum tread 1.85mm

Pass 8 Sep 2015 58,446 miles

n/s/r tyre slight distortion

rear wiper split

Fail 8 Sep 2015 58,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre slight distortion

rear wiper split

Pass 12 Sep 2014 56,578 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 53,657 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 52,081 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 62,081 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

o/s wiper split

Pass 16 Sep 2011 48,406 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 48,406 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 45,023 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 45,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 41,152 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 41,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 34,104 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre wall

Pass 12 Sep 2007 30,446 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 23,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 23,455 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005

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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P3 PTG is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P3 PTG, 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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What year was P3 PTG registered?

P3 PTG is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 4 October 1996.

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