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N165 JEX

1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

150,866 mi
Last recorded150,866 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee106,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN165 JEX
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 150,866 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes near ABS PUMP (1.1.11 (c))

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 Jan 2020 149,969 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes near ABS unit (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 149,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 Pipes at abs unit (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake comonents corroded

Vehicle slightly corroded on many components

Pass 15 Jan 2018 148,240 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded 3 pipes at abs unit (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 147,495 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded [3 pipes] (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 146,474 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 146,474 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 145,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight oil leak from the rear Differential

Fail 10 Jan 2015 145,437 miles

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

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

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

Slight oil leak from the rear Differential

Fail 16 Jan 2014 144,639 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 144,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 141,450 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 139,426 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 134,499 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 132,515 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2009 130,701 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 130,701 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 126,596 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 119,862 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 119,862 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2005 101,893 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 35,554 MOT tests across 3,022 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
3,965
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,022
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,638
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,539
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,064
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,050
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N165 JEX is a 1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 106,657 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chrysler Jeep Cherokee fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N165 JEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was N165 JEX registered?

N165 JEX is a 1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 23 March 1996.

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