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P976 PGN

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Lpg 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

168,523 mi
Last recorded168,523 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A104,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP976 PGN
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 168,523 miles

brake pipes rusty

brakes rusty

o/s h/lamp reflector discoloured

uj very rusty

underbody rusty

Fail 29 Jul 2013 168,522 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

discs rusty

o/s headlamp reflector dull

uj on driveshafts rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2012 166,466 miles

front discs rusty

o/s front driveshaft uj rusty

o/s h/lamp relector dull

rear springs rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2011 165,024 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 165,024 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 161,851 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 161,833 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 160,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 152,521 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 152,466 miles

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)

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)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 139,261 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 124,740 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 124,641 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 105,335 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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P976 PGN is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P976 PGN, 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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P976 PGN is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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