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N566 XVJ

1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Green Lpg 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,514 mi
Last recorded126,514 miles
Recorded on16 May 2007
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto98,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN566 XVJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2007 126,514 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 126,456 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 May 2006 109,285 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 109,285 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto?

Based on 5,114 MOT tests across 573 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
3,966
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
573
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 329
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 149
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 119
Stop lamp not working 116
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N566 XVJ is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Green with a 3,960cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 98,445 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 Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N566 XVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N566 XVJ registered?

N566 XVJ is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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