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P781 APL

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

175,301 mi
Last recorded175,301 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A102,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP781 APL
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited SE A
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 175,301 miles

Coolant leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

corrosion to front and rear braking componants not excessive at present

corrosion to front and rear suspension componants not excessive at present

corrosion to underside of vehicle not excessive

exhaust in poor condition

metal brake pipes slightly corroded

metal fuel pipes lightly corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2013 175,296 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

corrosion to front and rear braking componants not excessive at present

corrosion to front and rear suspension componants not excessive at present

corrosion to underside of vehicle not excessive

exhaust in poor condition

metal brake pipes slightly corroded

metal fuel pipes lightly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2012 174,976 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 7 Jul 2012 174,976 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2011 174,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

drivers door dropped

front brake disc's worn

os floorpan covered in surface corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2010 172,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

adv o/s front tyre waring on inner edge

adv small stone chip n/s lower part of front screen

Pass 20 Aug 2009 160,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

adv light corrosion on chassis members

adv slight age cracking on rear tyre side walls

Pass 11 Oct 2007 160,561 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 160,458 miles

Nearside Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Leaf spring shackle bracket fractured (2.4.B.6b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

o/s/f seat belt slightly damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2006 147,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2006 147,730 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P781 APL is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A in Green 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 P781 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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P781 APL is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A, first registered on 8 October 1996.

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