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N261 BRD

1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,424 mi
Last recorded153,424 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee106,657 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN261 BRD
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2012 153,424 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Jun 2011 146,088 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brakediscs corroded

chip in screen

rear shockabsorber bushes perished

Pass 21 Jun 2010 144,293 miles

Oil leak

front discs heavily worn and pitted.

rear discs worn

Fail 11 Jun 2010 144,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

rear discs worn

Oil leak

front discs heavily worn and pitted.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 137,094 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 137,094 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 126,182 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 111,426 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 104,871 miles

power steering pump noisy

Fail 20 Jun 2006 104,825 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

power steering pump noisy

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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N261 BRD is a 1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N261 BRD, 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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N261 BRD is a 1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 22 April 1996.

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