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N446 BHP

1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Green Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,908 mi
Last recorded107,908 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,359 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN446 BHP
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2011 107,908 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake discs worn and corroded.

Pass 6 Aug 2010 104,813 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bottom radiator hose insecure. front brake discs corroded. underside of vehicle corroded,

road wheels corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2010 104,813 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bottom radiator hose insecure. front brake discs corroded. underside of vehicle corroded,

road wheels corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2009 99,007 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 98,933 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 93,479 miles

All brake pipes corroded.

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 93,818 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All brake pipes corroded.

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 87,933 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 87,824 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s & n/s front & o/s & n/s rear and front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 22 Apr 2006 823,829 miles

rear leaf springs weak †front pads on 2mm †poss brake disc distorted brakes checked by decoler meter slight vibration when braking

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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N446 BHP is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Green with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N446 BHP, 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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N446 BHP is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 27 April 1996.

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