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P969 PEW

1996 Jeep Cherokee

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,021 mi
Last recorded88,021 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee113,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP969 PEW
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 88,021 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear seats removed

Fail 6 Nov 2015 88,019 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 84,625 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 82,859 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 79,702 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 79,684 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 75,843 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 71,939 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 71,939 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 67,417 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 59,506 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 53,926 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 53,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 46,863 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 46,863 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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P969 PEW is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P969 PEW, 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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P969 PEW is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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