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N229 DEY

1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Blue Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,217 mi
Last recorded147,217 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,359 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN229 DEY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2011 147,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 143,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/router sill corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2009 136,510 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 119,464 miles

unable to inspect rear brake pipes due to beieng covered with coil of wire from new

Fail 3 Aug 2007 119,395 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)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 109,541 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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N229 DEY is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Blue with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N229 DEY, 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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N229 DEY is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 2 February 1996.

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