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N497 WNT

1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Green Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

173,035 mi
Last recorded173,035 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,359 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN497 WNT
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2013 173,035 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 168,711 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 162,147 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 156,982 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 156,981 miles

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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 150,269 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 150,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 142,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 142,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 127,213 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 127,190 miles

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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Minor chips in windscreen.

Pass 17 Aug 2006 125,750 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 125,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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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N497 WNT is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Green with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N497 WNT, 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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N497 WNT is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 13 February 1996.

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