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P879 JHJ

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,842 mi
Last recorded51,842 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A104,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP879 JHJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 51,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 50,056 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 48,591 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2011 47,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play on both rear hubs

Fail 16 Feb 2011 47,313 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play on both rear hubs

Pass 3 Mar 2010 45,936 miles

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

front number plate faded

slight play in nearside both top and bottom suspension boll joint

Fail 3 Mar 2010 45,936 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front number plate faded

slight play in nearside both top and bottom suspension boll joint

Pass 27 Feb 2009 44,409 miles

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

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

exhaust mounts rusty

Fail 25 Feb 2009 44,409 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust mounts rusty

rear wheel cylinders corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2008 43,058 miles

rear brake pipes starting to corrode unable to view fully due to coil covering

unable to view discs /pads due to wheel type

Pass 8 Mar 2007 41,534 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 38,696 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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P879 JHJ is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P879 JHJ, 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 P879 JHJ registered?

P879 JHJ is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 14 August 1996.

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