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MSV 204

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A

Black Lpg 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

145,121 mi
Last recorded145,121 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A102,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSV 204
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited SE A
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 145,121 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 141,668 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 139,914 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 138,729 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 135,286 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 132,688 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 127,758 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 124,183 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 118,404 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 112,243 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 108,914 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 108,904 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 107,245 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 105,620 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 105,608 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 105,366 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 102,967 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 99,454 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 95,416 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 92,317 miles

nearside front and rear tyres starting to get low on tread

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 22 Jan 2007 88,585 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 84,859 miles

o/s/f tyre down to 3mm of tread

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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MSV 204 is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A in Black with a 3,960cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MSV 204, 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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What year was MSV 204 registered?

MSV 204 is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A, first registered on 21 November 1996.

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