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N53 MFV

1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Red Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,823 mi
Last recorded141,823 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,359 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN53 MFV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 141,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 137,893 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 133,245 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 133,216 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 127,745 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 127,745 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 120,170 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 114,134 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 114,134 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2007 109,082 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 109,082 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 102,030 miles

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 MFV is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Red 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 N53 MFV, 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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What year was N53 MFV registered?

N53 MFV is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 7 June 1996.

Is N53 MFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N53 MFV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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