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P831 BHH

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

97,931 mi
Last recorded97,931 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A102,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP831 BHH
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited SE A
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2011 97,931 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 94,761 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 94,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

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

Fail 29 Dec 2008 94,569 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f u/j slightly deterated

Pass 29 Dec 2008 94,569 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f u/j slightly deterated

Pass 15 Jan 2008 93,000 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 93,000 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 85,147 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 85,140 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 75,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2005 75,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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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P831 BHH is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P831 BHH, 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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P831 BHH is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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