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P628 PLW

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,101 mi
Last recorded130,101 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A102,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP628 PLW
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited SE A
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 130,101 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 130,099 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 123,692 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 123,690 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 113,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 113,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 106,991 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 106,991 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 91,893 miles

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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P628 PLW is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P628 PLW, 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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P628 PLW is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A, first registered on 22 November 1996.

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