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N564 FAR

1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Green Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

195,481 mi
Last recorded195,481 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,359 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN564 FAR
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 195,481 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering box drop link shaft has play not excessively (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 195,455 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)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel at front spring leaf mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering box drop link shaft has play not excessively (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear just pass brake imbalance

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 179,391 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front to rear brake pipes starting to rust

o/s headlight reflector detiorating

rear no plate could be better

slight play in rear antirollbar d bushes

suspension rubbers starting to perish

Fail 15 Oct 2014 179,387 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

C/O NOT TESTED AS VEHICLE RUNNING ROUGH

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front to rear brake pipes starting to rust

n/s/r service and hand brake has grab effect when applied

o/s headlight reflector detiorating

oil leak

rear no plate could be better

slight in out play on n/s/r and o/s/r halfshafts

slight play in rear antirollbar d bushes

suspension rubbers starting to perish

Pass 1 Oct 2013 164,160 miles

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

RADIATER IN POOR CONDITION

handbrake cable at some time has outer casing rubbed on exhaust but function ok

head light reflectors getting poor but light output ok

rear no plate could be better

Fail 25 Sep 2013 164,158 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

handbrake cable at some time has outer casing rubbed on exhaust but function ok

head light reflectors getting poor but light output ok

rear no plate could be better

Pass 9 Oct 2012 150,682 miles

all suspension rubbers starting to perish

front anti rollbar top balljoint cover starting to perish

n/s/r brake showing low effort on hand and foot brake

slight play in and out on rear axle halfshafts or wheel bearings

slight play in steering box

Fail 3 Oct 2012 150,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all suspension rubbers starting to perish

front anti rollbar top balljoint cover starting to perish

n/s/r brake showing low effort on hand and foot brake

slight play in and out on rear axle halfshafts or wheel bearings

slight play in steering box

Pass 8 Oct 2011 128,686 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 128,683 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 104,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 78,844 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 65,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 53,699 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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N564 FAR is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Green with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N564 FAR, 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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N564 FAR is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 15 May 1996.

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