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P272 UCD

1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,165 mi
Last recorded157,165 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited112,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP272 UCD
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 157,165 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 157,147 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By front and rear leaf spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner rear of arch and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By front and rear leaf spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch at rear and rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Parking brake on 16%

Pass 15 Jul 2024 156,325 miles

Both rear inner arches corroding

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 155,380 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 154,227 miles

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

rear leaf springs corroding

slight seep from steering box

Pass 6 Aug 2021 152,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 152,442 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 151,706 miles

Slight seep from steering unit

Pass 29 Jul 2019 149,389 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 147,612 miles

Slight seep from steering box

Pass 2 Aug 2017 146,374 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 143,914 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 141,008 miles

Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 141,008 miles

Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 134,421 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 134,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 124,374 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2012 141,758 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 141,751 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 103,382 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 103,382 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010
Pass 27 Jul 2009 89,834 miles

both rear leaf springs rusting

front and rear axle oil leaks

front n/plate cracked at bottom

Pass 26 Jul 2008 82,495 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 75,209 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 68,046 miles

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Td Limited?

Based on 26,041 MOT tests across 3,153 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
4,834
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,344
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 883
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 799
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 779
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 772
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P272 UCD is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 112,983 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Td Limited fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,344 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P272 UCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Td Limited typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Td Limited is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P272 UCD is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited, first registered on 27 August 1996.

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