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P620 MLR

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

135,646 mi
Last recorded135,646 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A102,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP620 MLR
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited SE A
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2020 135,646 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Between Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 133,285 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 133,284 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering system fouling steering arm (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering system fouling steering arm (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 132,219 miles

Nearside Front Body damage

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak at engine bay ()

Rear wipe rubber damage

Pass 17 Feb 2017 131,008 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 16 Feb 2017 131,007 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 129,684 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 129,684 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet (6.1.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 129,675 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all front steering arm joints pivoting when rocked. showing no signs of excessive wear

minimum brake effort from o/s rear parking brake on RBT. we advise attention a.s.a.p

minimum reserve travel to parking brake lever. we advise attention a.s.a.p

n/s rear bump stop missing

n/s wiper blade split

o/s rear outer parking brake cable deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 1 Sep 2011 129,664 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all front steering arm joints pivoting when rocked. showing no signs of excessive wear

minimum brake effort from o/s rear parking brake on RBT. we advise attention a.s.a.p

minimum reserve travel to parking brake lever. we advise attention a.s.a.p

n/s rear bump stop missing

n/s wiper blade split

o/s rear outer parking brake cable deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 2 Jul 2010 123,206 miles

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

n/s rear bump stop missing

Fail 28 Jun 2010 123,188 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

n/s rear bump stop missing

n/s side step insecure

o/s side step missing

o/s side step mountings exposed

Pass 29 Jun 2009 120,095 miles

small chip to o/s/r windscreen

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

n/s/f ballbar mountain deteriorating and slightly insecure

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s lower side step missing

o/s/f wiper blade deteriorating and slightly insecure

Fail 13 May 2009 120,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 104,248 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 102,162 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 102,161 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P620 MLR is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P620 MLR, 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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P620 MLR is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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