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P799 JFL

1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,985 mi
Last recorded171,985 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited112,983 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP799 JFL
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 171,985 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 168,529 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 166,189 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front & rear tyre sizes 235/75/15,spare wheel tyre approx 3/4 worn,front tyres approx 1/2 worn,rear tyres approx 10% worn,slight wear on front brake discs

o/s & n/s rear wheel bearings have slight end float play,o/s & n/s rear inner parts of floors corroding between chassis and wheel arches,rear spring hanger frames rusty,o/s front inner wing front part rust blister

o/s front brake disc outer face rusty,suspect vehicle has been standing,washers working but a bit poor,flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty,diesel tank strap rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2010 166,189 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front & rear tyre sizes 235/75/15,spare wheel tyre approx 3/4 worn,front tyres approx 1/2 worn,rear tyres approx 10% worn,slight wear on front brake discs

o/s & n/s rear wheel bearings have slight end float play,o/s & n/s rear inner parts of floors corroding between chassis and wheel arches,rear spring hanger frames rusty,o/s front inner wing front part rust blister

o/s front brake disc outer face rusty,suspect vehicle has been standing,washers working but a bit poor,flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty,diesel tank strap rusty

Fail 13 Oct 2010 166,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

emissions reading:0.70 1/m, service brake efficiency 71% parking brake efficiency 23%

front & rear tyre sizes 235/75/15,spare wheel tyre approx 3/4 worn,front tyres approx 1/2 worn,rear tyres approx 10% worn,slight wear on front brake discs

o/s & n/s rear wheel bearings have slight end float play,o/s & n/s rear inner parts of floors corroding between chassis and wheel arches,rear spring hanger frames rusty,o/s front inner wing front part rust blister

o/s front brake disc outer face rusty,suspect vehicle has been standing,washers working but a bit poor,flexible brake hoses metal ends rusty,diesel tank strap rusty

Pass 15 May 2007 162,415 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 155,716 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Td Limited?

Based on 26,041 MOT tests across 3,153 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
4,834
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,344
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 883
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 799
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 779
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 772
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P799 JFL is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 112,983 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Td Limited fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,344 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P799 JFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Td Limited typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Td Limited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P799 JFL registered?

P799 JFL is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 6 December 1996.

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