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P965 GKM

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

22,129 mi
Last recorded22,129 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto93,572 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP965 GKM
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited Auto
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 22,129 miles

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

off side raer suspension bump stop missing

Fail 15 Apr 2009 22,129 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

off side rear suspention bump stop missing

Fail 22 May 2008 122,123 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 21 Mar 2007 115,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 115,967 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 103,809 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 103,809 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

air conditioning appears to not be working.

all steel brake pipes very rusty.

exhaust system very rusty and thin.

front and n/s/r tyres in poor condition.

horn sound poor.

metal power steering pipes at steering box rusty and thin.

rear leaf springs very rusty and starting to sag.

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto?

Based on 46,063 MOT tests across 6,874 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
3,988
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
6,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,521
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,442
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,393
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,302
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,972
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P965 GKM is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 93,572 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 Auto fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,521 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P965 GKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P965 GKM registered?

P965 GKM is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto, first registered on 16 August 1996.

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