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N163 LJO

1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Black Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

201,520 mi
Last recorded201,520 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,359 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN163 LJO
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 201,520 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2013 201,520 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2012 199,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 11 Nov 2011 196,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 196,546 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 192,745 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 191,151 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 191,148 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 186,418 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 186,407 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 182,787 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 182,704 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 177,435 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 177,435 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 21 Nov 2006 177,408 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 173,109 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 173,109 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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N163 LJO is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Black with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N163 LJO, 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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What year was N163 LJO registered?

N163 LJO is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 6 April 1996.

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