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P996 APH

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,821 mi
Last recorded109,821 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A104,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP996 APH
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 109,821 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 107,472 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

nearside rear bump stop mount missing

Pass 11 Feb 2012 105,771 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear exh slightly deteriorated.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 103,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2011 103,144 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 99,413 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 99,413 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 95,833 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 91,489 miles

all rear shock absorber bushes perished and rear leaf springs starting to go weak

front no plate starting to deteriorate

slight lift in both nsf suspension ball joints

various oil leaks

Pass 16 Jan 2007 87,414 miles

possible coolant leak from engine

front numberplate starting to deteriorate

rear suspension leaf springs weak/deteriorating

Pass 3 Jan 2006 83,551 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 83,551 miles

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

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

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

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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P996 APH is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P996 APH, 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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P996 APH is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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