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N53 DKB

1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Green Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,992 mi
Last recorded148,992 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,359 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN53 DKB
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2010 148,992 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

rear exhaust box muffles broken inside box

Fail 31 Mar 2010 148,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

rear exhaust box muffles broken inside box

Pass 7 Aug 2007 146,869 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Aug 2007 146,869 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 137,507 miles

both front trailing arms have slight play in pin/bush

o/s beam close to definition

wear in both rear shackle bushes

Fail 6 Jul 2006 137,364 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside beam definition close to limit

wear in both rear shackle bushes

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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N53 DKB is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Green with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N53 DKB, 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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N53 DKB is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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