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N289 YAC

1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,129 mi
Last recorded75,129 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto98,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN289 YAC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2007 75,129 miles

osr minor bind,exh clamp rusted,wetness at bleed pionts,repairs under sealed.

Fail 9 Aug 2007 75,126 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

heavy surface corrosion to steering,suspension and brake components, front floors, floor seams, rear inner arches

rear wiper blade, front brake pipes rusty, brake pipe guards fitted, power steering pipe rusty, exhaust rusty, flexy ferrules, complete brake pipes rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2005 72,911 miles

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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N289 YAC is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N289 YAC, 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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What year was N289 YAC registered?

N289 YAC is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 10 April 1996.

Is N289 YAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N289 YAC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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