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P846 FFJ

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

166,655 mi
Last recorded166,655 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A104,550 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP846 FFJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 166,655 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 162,933 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 162,933 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 161,778 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 161,713 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 160,288 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 160,283 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2012 149,281 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 149,281 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 141,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 140,606 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 131,478 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 121,900 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 115,846 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 115,464 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 108,399 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 108,399 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 97,611 miles

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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P846 FFJ is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P846 FFJ, 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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P846 FFJ is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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