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P793 MLA

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,725 mi
Last recorded129,725 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A102,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP793 MLA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited SE A
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 129,725 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 128,542 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 128,542 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 125,631 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 125,631 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 122,866 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

cannot fully inspect steel brake pipes - protective covering fitted

exhaust rattling

front driveshaft couplings worn

Pass 23 Mar 2010 122,866 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

cannot fully inspect steel brake pipes - protective covering fitted

exhaust rattling

front driveshaft couplings worn

Pass 18 Mar 2009 120,077 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

inspection of all steel brake pipes not possible due to fitment of protective covering

Pass 26 Mar 2008 115,325 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 108,850 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 108,850 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

unable to open o/s/r door

Pass 22 Mar 2006 103,017 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Mar 2006 103,017 miles

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

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

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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P793 MLA is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P793 MLA, 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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P793 MLA is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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