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5489 DF

1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Blue Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

139,059 mi
Last recorded139,059 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,359 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5489 DF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 139,059 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 137,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 135,149 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 133,437 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 133,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 130,662 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 128,288 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 128,793 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 125,608 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 122,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 119,809 miles

both front drive shaft u/js slight wear

slight perishing on sidewalls of tyres

Pass 18 Jan 2017 116,811 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 113,221 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 110,356 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 107,752 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both rear leaf spring straps brokn. springs secure and not splaying out

floors,spring mounts,springs,under rear wings and under rear quarter panels all corroding

o/s/r under wing corroded but not in a prescribed area

rear bumpstops missing

Fail 20 Jan 2014 107,750 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both rear leaf spring straps brokn. springs secure and not splaying out

floors,spring mounts,springs,under rear wings and under rear quarter panels all corroding

o/s/r under wing corroded but not in a prescribed area

rear bumpstops missing

Pass 4 Feb 2013 104,953 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 101,810 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 98,664 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 98,664 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 96,041 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 91,870 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 87,678 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 87,678 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 82,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 77,832 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport?

Based on 30,601 MOT tests across 3,245 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
4,730
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,356
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,099
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 938
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 836
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 813
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5489 DF is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Blue with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 101,359 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5489 DF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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5489 DF is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 11 April 1996.

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