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P494 SGJ

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,752 mi
Last recorded88,752 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A102,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP494 SGJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited SE A
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 88,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 88,342 miles

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

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

advise a waxoyl of underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Apr 2007 87,714 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2007 87,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 86,265 miles

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

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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P494 SGJ is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P494 SGJ, 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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What year was P494 SGJ registered?

P494 SGJ is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A, first registered on 19 October 1996.

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