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P505 BWN

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,659 mi
Last recorded138,659 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A104,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP505 BWN
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 138,659 miles

oil leak

little reserve travel in handbrake

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer outer sill corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

under side of vehicle body showing signs of surface rust

Pass 1 Dec 2010 157,847 miles

Both front headlamps not in a clean condition slightly affecting beam image

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/rear differential slightly leaking

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 157,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Both front headlamps not in a clean condition slightly affecting beam image

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/rear differential slightly leaking

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 137,229 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 118,357 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 103,731 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 103,731 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited A?

Based on 37,016 MOT tests across 3,670 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,468
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,695
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,004
Headlamp aim too low 773
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 769
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P505 BWN is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 104,550 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Limited A fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P505 BWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P505 BWN registered?

P505 BWN is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P505 BWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P505 BWN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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