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R980 OPE

1996 Jeep Cherokee

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

229,012 mi
Last recorded229,012 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee113,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 OPE
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 229,012 miles

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

oil leak

parking brake requirements has just met the requirements, service/ adjustment needed

Pass 1 Apr 2015 224,452 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil fouling

Pass 3 Apr 2014 215,046 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 215,046 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 201,995 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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R980 OPE is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R980 OPE, 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 R980 OPE registered?

R980 OPE is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is R980 OPE safe to buy?

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