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N2 JHC

1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,880 mi
Last recorded105,880 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto98,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 JHC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 105,880 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 105,878 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 105,848 miles

Nearside front to rear brake pipe is corroded

Steering damper is damp around its seals

Fail 30 Jan 2025 105,844 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn shaft that drives front wheels (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan foremost leaf spring hanger mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear most floor pan rear most leaf spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front steering dampener is damp

Pass 31 Jan 2024 105,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake has little or no reserve travel

Pass 18 Jul 2018 104,061 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 3 (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

all 4 tyres showing signs of age

rear wiper split

Fail 10 Jan 2018 104,052 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X 3 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade split

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 103,828 miles

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

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

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

front drive shaft uj very rusty

front tyres wearing on inner edges

power steering weeping from joints

Fail 20 May 2016 103,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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

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

front drive shaft uj very rusty

front tyres wearing on inner edges

power steering weeping from joints

Pass 9 Jun 2015 102,236 miles

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

Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 102,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 99,777 miles

advanced corrosion exhaust system

both front headlight reflectors deteriorated

Fail 7 May 2014 99,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 99,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2013 94,872 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 87,987 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system - corroding slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2011 82,573 miles

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

Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 18 May 2010 75,133 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 69,672 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 63,987 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 61,441 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 56,317 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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N2 JHC is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N2 JHC, 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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N2 JHC is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 9 March 1996.

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