CarVerify

Free Car Check

P503 RUV

1996 Jeep Cherokee

Green Diesel 2500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,789 mi
Last recorded140,789 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee113,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jeep
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP503 RUV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 140,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 152,626 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 130,125 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded advise all brake pipes have been coated in grease proper inspection can not be carried out (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 126,665 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 126,665 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 126,651 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 124,565 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 123,810 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 123,810 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 123,805 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 117,027 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 117,027 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

knock from front suspension

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
Full Jeep Cherokee reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P503 RUV is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P503 RUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P503 RUV?

You can check the full history of P503 RUV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P503 RUV registered?

P503 RUV is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 23 September 1996.

Is P503 RUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P503 RUV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P503 RUV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P503 RUV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.