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N125 VPD

1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Blue Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,172 mi
Last recorded99,172 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,359 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN125 VPD
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 99,172 miles

heavy corrosion across various suspension steering and brake components

Fail 7 Apr 2026 99,172 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake fluid leak nearside front (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material further inspection required of ridged pipes (1.1.11 (c))

heavy corrosion across various suspension steering and brake components

Pass 2 Apr 2025 98,769 miles

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

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

slight surface corrosion across various suspension steering and brake components

Pass 2 Apr 2024 98,048 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 97,401 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 96,706 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 96,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 31 Mar 2020 95,674 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 94,754 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 93,748 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 92,868 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 91,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 90,990 miles

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 90,184 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 90,163 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper insecure (2.4.B.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper rebound pin missing (2.4.B.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 89,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear Leaf springs becoming corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2012 88,385 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 87,283 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 85,830 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 84,479 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 82,948 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 79,286 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 79,256 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 75,789 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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N125 VPD is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Blue with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N125 VPD, 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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N125 VPD is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 5 July 1996.

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