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P770 XEL

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

75,967 mi
Last recorded75,967 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A102,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP770 XEL
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited SE A
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 75,967 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front steering arms (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle been undersealed including brake pipes & rear brake hoses & suspension parts & under body

Pass 2 Sep 2025 75,320 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front "D" shape bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle been undersealed including brake pipes, rear brake hose ferrules and suspension parts

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 75,312 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front "D" shape bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle been undersealed including brake pipes, rear brake hose ferrules and suspension parts

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 75,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively outer u.j joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 15 May 2024 75,310 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively outer u.j joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2022 75,294 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 70,634 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 64,313 miles

Exhaust system corroding.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at front. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre worn on both edges.

Nearside Rear Lower n/s/r lower shocker bush poor condition.(no play)

Offside Front o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Rattle at cat converter.(Emissions good)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished on side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 64,313 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear exhaust clamp/mounting broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroding.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at front. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre worn on both edges.

Nearside Rear Lower n/s/r lower shocker bush poor condition.(no play)

Offside Front o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Rattle at cat converter.(Emissions good)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished on side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 58,961 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear axle pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

auto-gearbox pipe at o/s/f leaking

front tyres worn on edge / rear slightly perished

oil leak/s

rattle from inside catylst / exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2016 50,671 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

auto-gearbox cooler pipes leaking at o/s

both front upper ball-joints seeping grease

front brake discs corroded

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 24 Mar 2016 50,671 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

auto-gearbox cooler pipes leaking at o/s

both front upper ball-joints seeping grease

front brake discs corroded

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 22 Oct 2014 40,582 miles

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 40,582 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 37,765 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 37,270 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 36,954 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 36,954 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 36,673 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 35,966 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 35,001 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 34,063 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 32,629 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P770 XEL is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P770 XEL, 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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P770 XEL is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A, first registered on 8 October 1996.

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