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BLZ 5355

1996 Jeep Cherokee

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,372 mi
Last recorded151,372 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee113,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 5355
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 151,372 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 151,371 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Jul 2007 142,650 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 142,549 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 128,629 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 73,214 MOT tests across 7,811 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
6,765
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 569
Brake pipe excessively corroded 405
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 329
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BLZ 5355 is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 113,358 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BLZ 5355, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 30 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BLZ 5355 registered?

BLZ 5355 is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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