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P981 MOW

1996 Jeep Cherokee

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,312 mi
Last recorded89,312 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee113,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP981 MOW
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 89,312 miles

N/S/F steering joint may have slight play in it. not sure due to play in wheel bearing

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

O/S/R bake reading is low

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 89,312 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

N/S/F steering joint may have slight play in it. not sure due to play in wheel bearing

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

O/S/R bake reading is low

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 80,169 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 80,060 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 70,127 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 70,127 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 62,680 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 62,680 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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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P981 MOW is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P981 MOW, 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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What year was P981 MOW registered?

P981 MOW is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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