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P517 TBE

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests18 (8 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

48,958 mi
Last recorded48,958 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A102,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP517 TBE
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited SE A
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2014 48,958 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside rear inner wing corroded outside prescribed areas.

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Bumpers removed leaving iorn work exposed.

Fail 24 Sep 2014 48,930 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front shock mounting points at the top bush are very corroded!

Fail 11 Sep 2013 40,362 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 40,362 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 38,399 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 38,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery Loose

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 37,321 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 37,319 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 34,216 miles

`U` bolts on rear road springs badly coroded.fuel return pipe badly coroded.

brake pipe across bulkhead coroded ns end.chassis and attatched componets et`c all generally badly coroded.fuel pipe protector/cover badly coroded/crumbling away.

front shock absorbers and mounting points badly coroded.(BORDERLINE PASS).

imbalance showing on all brakes.oil/dampness on osf shock/axle end area! exhaust flange studs badly coroded.

Fail 4 Nov 2010 34,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

`U` bolts on rear road springs badly coroded.fuel return pipe badly coroded.

brake pipe across bulkhead coroded ns end.chassis and attatched componets et`c all generally badly coroded.fuel pipe protector/cover badly coroded/crumbling away.

front shock absorbers and mounting points badly coroded.(BORDERLINE PASS).

imbalance showing on all brakes.oil/dampness on osf shock/axle end area! exhaust flange studs badly coroded.

Fail 14 Oct 2010 34,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

brake pipe across bulkhead coroded ns end.chassis and attatchments all generally badly coroded. fuel pipe protector/cover badly coroded/crumbling away.

front shock absorbers and mounting points badly coroded.(BORDERLINE PASS).

imbalance showing on front and rear brakes. oil/dampness on osf shocker/axle end area! exhaust flange clamp studs badly coroded.

rear spring `U` bolts badly coroded. fuel return pipe badly coroded.

Fail 21 Oct 2009 31,434 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust slightly noisy [suspect silencer baffles collapsing]. front pipe support bracket badly coroded [part of exhaust system].light cracking on drive belt.dampness on os end of axle.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 31,434 miles

exhaust slightly noisy [suspect silencer baffles collapsing]. front pipe support bracket badly coroded [part of exhaust system].light cracking on drive belt.dampness on os end of axle.

Pass 23 Oct 2008 29,370 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 27,558 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 27,558 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 25,462 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 25,462 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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P517 TBE is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P517 TBE, 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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P517 TBE is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A, first registered on 2 October 1996.

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