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P557 AKS

1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,711 mi
Last recorded126,711 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited112,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP557 AKS
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 126,711 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both o/s n/s (1.7.5a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s n/s fronts and rears (2.4.G.2)

play and wear in both o/s n/s front axle U/J's

slight play in rear prop U/J

surface rusting on underside of vehicle

Fail 7 Mar 2016 126,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened snapped (3.5.1b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both o/s n/s (1.7.5a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s n/s fronts and rears (2.4.G.2)

play and wear in both o/s n/s front axle U/J's

slight play in rear prop U/J

Pass 25 Feb 2015 121,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 113,967 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 109,670 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

oil leak

under body corroded but not holed

Fail 20 Sep 2012 109,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

all brake pipes greased

oil leak

under body corroded but not holed

Pass 24 Aug 2011 108,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 103,616 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 101,526 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 99,207 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 96,765 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 94,296 miles

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

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

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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P557 AKS is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P557 AKS, 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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P557 AKS is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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