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N217 EKW

1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,603 mi
Last recorded107,603 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee106,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN217 EKW
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 107,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 107,154 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

AIR BOX IN ENGINE IS HOLED AND HAS TEMPORARY REPAIR WITH GAFFA TAPE

BATTERY INSECURE

BRAKE PIPES ARE IN METAL BRAIDING MAKING ASSESSMENT OF CORROSION DIFFICULT.

BRAKE PIPES BADLY ROUTED AROUND RER OF ENGINE BAY BUT SECURE AND NOT FOULING ANY MOVING PARTS

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

FRONT DIFF, REAR DIFF AND GEAR BOX PROPSHAFT SEALS LEAKING

NO ABS UN IT FITTED TO VEHICLE AND NO LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ALTHOUGH WHEEL SPEED SENSOR FITTED TO VEHICLE.

NSR BRAKE FLEXI HOSE HELD TO BRACKET WITH CABLE TIE

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OSF SEAT MOUNTING IS WORN BUT SECURE AT TIME OF TEST

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

Oil leak

REAR DOOR GAS STRUTS ARE WORN

RESIDUAL OIL BELOW POWEER STEERING RESEVOIR, CAN NOT SEE SOURCE OF LEAK AT TIME OF TEST AND DO NOT BELIEE TO BE POWER STEERING FLUID

SLIGHT DETERIORATION TO LPG HOSE NSEAR FILLER CONNECTION

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 97,140 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leaks f & r diffs

Fail 28 Oct 2008 97,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leaks f & r diffs

Pass 15 Nov 2007 93,550 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 93,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Battery insecure

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front and both rear brake pipes covered in grease

front to rear brake pipe cover in grease

Pass 16 Oct 2006 87,353 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 87,348 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

All metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Steering damper showing signs of leaking.

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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N217 EKW is a 1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N217 EKW, 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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N217 EKW is a 1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 10 June 1996.

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