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P355 RNA

1996 Jeep Cherokee

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,686 mi
Last recorded117,686 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee113,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP355 RNA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 May 2017 117,686 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside & nearside inner sill (2.4.A.3)

offside front tyre small cut

slight play steering box

Pass 11 May 2016 115,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front axle hub oil seal weeping

all metal brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect

long park brake travel

slight wear in front steering system

Fail 11 May 2016 115,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front axle hub oil seal weeping

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure park brake (3.5.1d)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped over axle (3.6.B.1)

all metal brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect

long park brake travel

slight wear in front steering system

Pass 12 May 2015 115,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all front anti roll bar link rod bushes dereriorated

all metal brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect

Pass 13 May 2014 114,504 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated o/s/& n/s

Pass 16 May 2013 113,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both front coil springs corrroded

exhaust clamp corroded and broken

exhaust clamp missing

front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

slight lift/play in both front upper and lower ball joints

Fail 14 May 2013 113,268 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both front coil springs corrroded

exhaust clamp corroded and broken

exhaust clamp missing

front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

slight lift/play in both front upper and lower ball joints

Pass 10 May 2012 112,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

battery insecure

both front coil springs corroded

both front upper trailing arms damaged

both rear shockers damp

exhaust clamp broken

exhaust clamps corroded

front to rear and both front brake pipes corroded

slight lift in nearside and offside front suspension arm ball joints upper and lower

Fail 8 May 2012 112,462 miles

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

battery insecure

both front coil springs corroded

both front upper trailing arms damaged

both rear shockers damp

exhaust clamp broken

exhaust clamps corroded

front to rear and both front brake pipes corroded

slight lift in nearside and offside front suspension arm ball joints upper and lower

Pass 9 May 2011 110,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2010 107,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2009 102,822 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 99,023 miles

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

advise front brake discs due for change

Pass 1 Jun 2007 94,316 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 90,057 miles

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

front brake discs due for change

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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P355 RNA is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P355 RNA, 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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P355 RNA is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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