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P898 POU

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,450 mi
Last recorded127,450 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A102,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP898 POU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited SE A
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 127,450 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 127,450 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 127,031 miles

front to rear brake pipes have some rust

rear brake pipes have some rust

Fail 18 May 2016 127,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 59% (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

front to rear brake pipes have some rust

rear brake pipes have some rust

Pass 17 Feb 2015 124,392 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 124,390 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2013 123,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 May 2013 123,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 121,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 121,424 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 121,410 miles

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 29 Jan 2008 121,405 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.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)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 118,241 miles

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

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 112,550 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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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P898 POU is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P898 POU, 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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P898 POU is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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