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N587 VPD

1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

89,847 mi
Last recorded89,847 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee106,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN587 VPD
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 89,847 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 87,291 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 87,291 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 86,903 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 86,590 miles

both headlight reflectors slightly corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2023 86,590 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both headlight reflectors slightly corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2022 86,397 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 86,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 84,970 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Filter hose (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 83,036 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion underneath car

Pass 31 Jul 2019 79,038 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 73,233 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 70,159 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 66,413 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 63,098 miles

the exhaust catalyst is internally noisy when tapped

Pass 31 Jul 2014 62,500 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 62,324 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)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 61,421 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 60,673 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 58,901 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 57,143 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 57,143 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 55,054 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 53,589 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 51,558 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 35,554 MOT tests across 3,022 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
3,965
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,022
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,638
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,539
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,064
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,050
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N587 VPD is a 1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 106,657 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chrysler Jeep Cherokee fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N587 VPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Chrysler Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N587 VPD is a 1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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