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P984 JSC

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

106,697 mi
Last recorded106,697 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A102,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP984 JSC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited SE A
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2013 106,697 miles

Advise customer that there is a fuel smell but no sign of any leaks.

Advise that vehicle is heavily coated in greaseso unable to get full inspection of chassis and brake pipes.

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 106,697 miles

Advise customer that there is a fuel smell but no sign of any leaks.

Advise that vehicle is heavily coated in greaseso unable to get full inspection of chassis and brake pipes.

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 106,052 miles

Advise on condition of front universal joints on o/s and n/s driveshafts.

Advise that underside of vehicle is heavily coated in under.seal

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Suspect slight fuel leak, can smell vapour but no sign of leaks.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 106,052 miles

Advise on condition of front universal joints on o/s and n/s driveshafts.

Advise that underside of vehicle is heavily coated in under.seal

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Suspect slight fuel leak, can smell vapour but no sign of leaks.

Fail 20 Jul 2010 104,945 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

STRONGLY ADVISE CONDITION OF BOTH FRONT UNIVERSAL JOINTS ON FRONT DRIVE SHAFTS.BOTH HAVE EXCESSIVE WEAR.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 104,945 miles

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

STRONGLY ADVISE CONDITION OF BOTH FRONT UNIVERSAL JOINTS ON FRONT DRIVE SHAFTS.BOTH HAVE EXCESSIVE WEAR.

Pass 12 Dec 2008 102,098 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 102,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 95,134 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 94,627 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 94,606 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres perished in sidewalls

Pass 6 Dec 2005 87,159 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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P984 JSC is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P984 JSC, 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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P984 JSC is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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