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P816 SGO

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,586 mi
Last recorded149,586 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A104,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP816 SGO
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 149,586 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Noise on Catalyst

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

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

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

Offside rear suspension bump stop braken

Oil leak

Some rear brake pipes have covers over them, not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Jun 2009 149,516 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Battery insecure

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Noise on Catalyst

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

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

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

Offside rear suspension bump stop braken

Oil leak

Some rear brake pipes have covers over them, not allowing full inspection

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

Pass 29 May 2008 145,123 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

exhaust catalyst noisey

offside rear and nearside rear floorpan starting to corrode

offside rear and nearside rear leaf spring starting to corrode

Fail 28 May 2008 145,123 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

exhaust catalyst noisey

offside rear and nearside rear floorpan starting to corrode

offside rear and nearside rear leaf spring starting to corrode

Pass 4 Jun 2007 139,300 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

corrosion forming in the offside and nearside rear floorpan around the leaf spring mounting

play in the offside and nearside rear stub axle

slight play in the offside and nearside rear leaf spring front shackles

Pass 2 Jun 2006 134,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited A?

Based on 37,016 MOT tests across 3,670 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,468
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,695
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,004
Headlamp aim too low 773
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 769
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P816 SGO is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 104,550 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 A fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P816 SGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P816 SGO registered?

P816 SGO is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 15 November 1996.

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