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P286 TMB

1996 Jeep Cherokee

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,931 mi
Last recorded178,931 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee113,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 TMB
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2010 178,931 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

drivers seat belt poor condition

engine oil leak

inner rear sill nr leaf spring hanger both sides forming corsion

middle section of exhaust bracket is in poor condion

rear leaf spring rear bushs slightly deterating

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering box

Pass 23 Feb 2009 171,449 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 171,442 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

corrosion in exhaust

corrosion in floor seams

oil and water leaks at rear of engine

transmission oil leaks

Pass 21 Feb 2008 162,055 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 162,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 152,058 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 152,058 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 139,521 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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P286 TMB is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P286 TMB, 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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P286 TMB is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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