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P720 BNT

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A102,435 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP720 BNT
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited SE A
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2013

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 140,423 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2011 135,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2010 129,505 miles

Nearside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 124,669 miles

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

offside front cv joint worn

Fail 19 Nov 2009 124,667 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front outer u/j worn

offside rear brake back plate damp

oil leaks noted

Pass 15 Oct 2008 116,007 miles

offside front U J worn

oil leaks noted

Fail 15 Oct 2008 116,007 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

offside front U J worn

oil leaks noted

slight bind at nearside front wheel

Pass 24 Oct 2007 105,762 miles

all steering system track rod end ball joints slight play

offside front drive shaft universal joint slightly worn

Pass 1 Nov 2006 97,743 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 97,743 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front knuckle joints on the front axle has slight play side to side

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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P720 BNT is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P720 BNT, 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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P720 BNT is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A, first registered on 23 August 1996.

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