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P771 APL

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,368 mi
Last recorded150,368 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A102,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP771 APL
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited SE A
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 150,368 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 150,368 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

h.t lead broken

Pass 27 Jul 2009 145,213 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2009 145,213 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2008 136,120 miles

centre exhaust mounting bracket poor condition

rattle from exhaust cat area

Fail 28 Jul 2008 136,120 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

centre exhaust mounting bracket poor condition

rattle from exhaust cat area

Pass 24 Jul 2007 125,155 miles

advanced corrosion in offside rear wheel arch area rear end

crack in windscreen non swept area

slight lift in all front swivel joints

Fail 24 Jul 2007 125,155 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT

advanced corrosion offside rear wheel arch area rear end

crack in windscreen non swept area

nearside wiper blade poor condition

slight lift in all front suspension swivel joints

Pass 14 Aug 2006 116,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rattle from exhaust system (cat area)

wear in all swivel suspension joints

Fail 14 Aug 2006 116,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rattle from exhaust system (cat area)

wear in all swivel suspension joints

Pass 5 Aug 2005 106,876 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 106,876 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

exhaust system in poor condition. †

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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P771 APL is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P771 APL, 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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P771 APL is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A, first registered on 24 September 1996.

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