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N242 VPJ

1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

237,274 mi
Last recorded237,274 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto98,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN242 VPJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 237,274 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/perishing lightly on side walls

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

Right hand wiper blade splitting

Fail 15 Dec 2011 237,274 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres cracking/perishing lightly on side walls

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

Right hand wiper blade splitting

Pass 10 Dec 2010 125,390 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear seat belts not fully inspected.Seats folded down and covered.

Fail 10 Dec 2010 125,390 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 120,988 miles

Both front seat belts slightly damaged.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 118,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts,due to seat folded down and covered.

Fail 24 Nov 2008 118,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

LH front tyre sidewall perished & completely different tred pattern to other 3 tyres,

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts,due to seat folded down and covered.

Pass 21 Dec 2007 113,076 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 106,265 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 98,621 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto?

Based on 5,114 MOT tests across 573 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
3,966
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
573
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 329
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 149
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 119
Stop lamp not working 116
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N242 VPJ is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 98,445 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 Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N242 VPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N242 VPJ is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 20 June 1996.

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