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P889 PGF

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

36,268 mi
Last recorded36,268 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A104,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP889 PGF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 36,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both headlamp reflectors corroded

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 19 May 2009 36,268 miles

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

both headlamp reflectors corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 5 Jun 2008 34,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

head/light reflectors starting to corrod

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside front and rear bear too wear/limiters

object removed from inside mirror

Pass 5 Jun 2008 34,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

head/light reflectors starting to corrod

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside front and rear bear too wear/limiters

object removed from inside mirror

Pass 30 May 2007 31,705 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 31,705 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2006 29,048 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 29,048 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2005 26,427 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight oil leak from rear differential

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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P889 PGF is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P889 PGF, 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 P889 PGF registered?

P889 PGF is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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