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REB 559

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,837 mi
Last recorded117,837 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A104,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREB 559
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 117,837 miles

All tyre carcasses badly deteriorated

All underside freshly heavily undersealed preventing fulll examination

Brake pipes and hoses heavily undersealed preventing full examination

Interior rear view mirror adrift

Some uneven application and inbalance to brakes

Surface corrosion to all brake discs

headlamp reflectors deteriorated and patterns poor

Fail 10 Jul 2015 117,837 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All tyre carcasses badly deteriorated

All underside freshly heavily undersealed preventing fulll examination

Brake pipes and hoses heavily undersealed preventing full examination

Interior rear view mirror adrift

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Some uneven application and inbalance to brakes

Surface corrosion to all brake discs

headlamp reflectors deteriorated and patterns poor

Pass 18 Nov 2010 116,810 miles

Advanced corrosion to inner sills and floorpans

Both headlamp reflectors deteriorating

Both rear tyres worn unevenly and close to limits

Corrosion to subframes and components

Exhaust badly deteriorated

Front antiroll bar bushes deteriorating

Front brake discs wearing and corroding

Front metal brake pipes corroding

Front number plate cracked

Grinding and some grab from o/s rear brakes

Rear shock absorber bushes deteriorating

Rear spring shackle bushes worn

Rear springs worn and corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2010 116,810 miles

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 Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Advanced corrosion to inner sills and floorpans

Both headlamp reflectors deteriorating

Both rear tyres worn unevenly and close to limits

Corrosion to subframes and components

Exhaust badly deteriorated

Front antiroll bar bushes deteriorating

Front brake discs wearing and corroding

Front metal brake pipes corroding

Front number plate cracked

Grinding and some grab from o/s rear brakes

Rear shock absorber bushes deteriorating

Rear spring shackle bushes worn

Rear springs worn and corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2009 114,458 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front brake pads look low

headlamp reflectors poor condition

some lift in front lower ball joints

Pass 23 Apr 2008 112,937 miles

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

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

exhaust system surface corroded

n/s/f head lamp reflector corroded

rear wiper blade split

stone chips front screen

Fail 23 Apr 2008 112,937 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system surface corroded

n/s/f head lamp reflector corroded

rear wiper blade split

stone chips front screen

Pass 28 Jul 2006 110,060 miles

cat in exhaust system rattling

exhaust slight leaking at front

n/s/r floor started to corroded

oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2006 110,060 miles

Nearside Rear Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

cat in exhaust system rattling

exhaust slight leaking at front

n/s/r floor started to corroded

oil leak

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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REB 559 is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 REB 559, 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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What year was REB 559 registered?

REB 559 is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is REB 559 safe to buy?

The MOT history for REB 559 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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