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N213 MPN

1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Black Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

164,645 mi
Last recorded164,645 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,359 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN213 MPN
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2019 164,645 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front hub play

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing all around outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front hub play

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

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

strong advice vehicle not suitable and up to safety standards to be on the road

Pass 14 Aug 2018 159,753 miles

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

underside corroded slightly

Pass 16 May 2017 156,989 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 156,983 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 156,968 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 156,954 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 156,937 miles

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

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

brakepipes not fully checked due to nonstandard coating.

Fail 10 Oct 2012 156,926 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brakepipes not fully checked due to nonstandard coating.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 156,891 miles

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

offside front brake pipe not checked due to non standard coating.

Fail 5 Sep 2011 156,881 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

offside front brake pipe not checked due to non standard coating.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 155,161 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 155,155 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 149,565 miles

Handbrake cable loose in backplates but cant become detached

Windscreen washers weak but sufficient

Pass 18 Sep 2008 143,067 miles

N/S front brake dragging slightly

Fail 27 Aug 2008 143,066 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Off side handbrake cable not fully returning

Pass 28 Aug 2007 139,259 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rust on both front brake discs --- not excesive

slight lift in 5 front suspension ball joints---not excesive

Fail 23 Aug 2007 139,259 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

center exhaust bracket weak

front wiper blades worn

light in 5 suspension front balljoints

rust on front brake discs -- not excesive

slight fluid leak at PAS pipe

some uneven rear brake effort -- o/s lowest

steady pin missing at o/s rear brake

Pass 17 Aug 2006 134,891 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 134,891 miles

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

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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N213 MPN is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Black with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 N213 MPN, 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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N213 MPN is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 26 February 1996.

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