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N492 GBY

1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Black Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,091 mi
Last recorded127,091 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,359 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN492 GBY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 127,091 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2012 123,182 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 117,214 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 117,214 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 104,340 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 104,166 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 90,442 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 90,442 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 82,900 miles

Both rear tyres well worn, approx 20mm cut in O/S/R.

Brake discs worn & corroded, pads worn.

Brake pipes corroded, pipes coil spring covered, unable to fully examine for corrosion.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2008 82,900 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Both rear tyres well worn, approx 20mm cut in O/S/R.

Brake discs worn & corroded, pads worn.

Brake pipes corroded, pipes coil spring covered, unable to fully examine for corrosion.

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2007 80,279 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 76,481 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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N492 GBY is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Black with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N492 GBY, 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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N492 GBY is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 12 July 1996.

Is N492 GBY safe to buy?

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