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N186 KGT

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

144,421 mi
Last recorded144,421 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A102,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN186 KGT
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited SE A
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 144,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2022 144,365 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 144,209 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 141,166 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 141,120 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak but not excessive

Pass 19 Mar 2019 138,097 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 138,035 miles

brake pipes rusty near abs pump

fluid leaks

slight play in steering

Fail 10 Jan 2019 138,035 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes rusty near abs pump

fluid leaks

slight blow in exhaust

slight play in steering

Pass 8 Jun 2018 137,927 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 137,907 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear body mount cover broken off

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

Oil leak ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 23 Jan 2018 137,500 miles

Oil leak ()

power steering ppe from steering box damp

rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2018 137,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak ()

power steering ppe from steering box damp

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2016 136,835 miles

Both rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated

Front brake pipes corroding

General underside of vehicle corroded

Nearside front tyre at 2.5mm

Oil weep from rear differential

Play in nearside front outer universal joint

Rear brake pipes corroding

Various oil leaks

Fail 18 Oct 2016 136,835 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Various oil leaks

Rear brake pipes corroding

Both rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated

Front brake pipes corroding

General underside of vehicle corroded

Nearside front tyre at 2.5mm

Oil weep from rear differential

Play in nearside front outer universal joint

Pass 7 Sep 2015 134,318 miles

Front antiroll bar link rod bushes deteriorating

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

Front trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Nearside front metal brake pipe corroding

Nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge

Rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating

Various oil leaks

Pass 11 Sep 2014 131,634 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front antiroll bar drop link bushes deteriorating

Front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak from engine

Rear diff weeping

Stone chip in windscreen

Underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 22 Aug 2013 130,071 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 130,071 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 125,531 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 123,073 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 120,754 miles

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

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

n/s rear brake low effort

Pass 16 Jul 2008 117,838 miles

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

n/s head lamp reflector fading not affect pattern.

n/s rear brake low effort.

Pass 17 Jul 2007 114,803 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 112,334 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 112,334 miles

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

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

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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N186 KGT is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 N186 KGT, 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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N186 KGT is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A, first registered on 26 January 1996.

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