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P748 BPA

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A

Black Lpg 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

137,017 mi
Last recorded137,017 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A102,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP748 BPA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited SE A
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 137,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in lower steering uj

Fail 5 Sep 2012 137,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in lower steering uj

Pass 1 Mar 2011 132,297 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 24 Jan 2011 132,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin retaining device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin retaining device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin retaining device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin retaining device insecurely fitted (2.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

brake pedal rubber worn

o/s/rear leaf spring rubber missing

Fail 27 Nov 2010 132,262 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

brake pedal pad wearing smooth on bottom corner

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

play in rear diff bearings

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear springs weakened but not significantly

Fail 3 Nov 2010 132,247 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside rear door not opening.

Pass 6 Aug 2009 123,023 miles

BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORODED

O/S HEAD LIGHT STARTING TO CORODE INSIDE

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 112,949 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 107,150 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2007 107,150 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 97,697 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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P748 BPA is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A in Black with a 3,960cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P748 BPA, 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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P748 BPA is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A, first registered on 20 September 1996.

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