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N556 OGE

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,211 mi
Last recorded116,211 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A102,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN556 OGE
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited SE A
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 116,211 miles

corrosion developing on underside of vehicle and suspension components

nearside rear spring clamps corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2014 115,760 miles

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

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion developing on suspension components on veehicle

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight footbrake travel

Pass 13 Sep 2012 115,527 miles

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

corrosion build up on suspension components

play in steering system

slight brake pull during decelerometer test

Pass 30 Aug 2011 114,567 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion build up on offside and nearside headlight reflectors

corrosion build up on suspension components

footbrake close to limit of travel

play in steering system

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 30 Jun 2009 114,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

parking brake has little reserve travel

slight deterioration on nearside wiper

Fail 26 Jun 2009 114,125 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

parking brake has little reserve travel

slight deterioration on nearside wiper

Pass 26 Jun 2008 110,717 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 15 May 2007 107,031 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

travel on handbrake

Pass 9 May 2006 101,820 miles

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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N556 OGE is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N556 OGE, 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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N556 OGE is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A, first registered on 14 March 1996.

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