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N140 ETR

1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,701 mi
Last recorded90,701 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto98,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 ETR
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2014 90,701 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Catylytic converter rattling.

Coolant leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 89,195 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 87,364 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 86,044 miles

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

oil leak from offside front driveshaft seal

under tray fouling the steering arm slightly

Pass 11 May 2010 85,486 miles

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

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

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

engine under tray fouling on steering arms

front axel seal offside leaking

Fail 5 May 2010 85,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

engine under tray fouling on steering arms

front axel seal offside leaking

Fail 11 May 2009 84,463 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

leaf spring clamp corroded on offside rear leaf spring (front of spring)

leaf spring clamp missing on nearside rear leaf spring (front of spring)

Pass 11 May 2009 84,463 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

leaf spring clamp corroded on offside rear leaf spring (front of spring)

leaf spring clamp missing on nearside rear leaf spring (front of spring)

Fail 8 May 2009 84,461 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 82,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 77,417 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 74,040 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto?

Based on 5,114 MOT tests across 573 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
3,966
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
573
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 329
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 149
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 119
Stop lamp not working 116
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N140 ETR is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 98,445 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 Sport Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N140 ETR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N140 ETR is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 12 April 1996.

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