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N71 JLA

1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Blue Lpg 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

220,911 mi
Last recorded220,911 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto98,445 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN71 JLA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2010 220,911 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust cat rattle

n/side rear door cant be opened from outside

Pass 25 Sep 2009 215,133 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 214,415 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Automatic gearbox pipe leaking .

Both front tyre treads low especially nearside .

Cat rattling.

Metal brake pipes corroded .

Pass 24 Sep 2008 194,560 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Offside front metal brake pipe corroded .

Steering box drop arm balljoint worn .

Pass 24 Sep 2007 175,209 miles

EXHAUST SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION IN PLACES

Pass 9 Oct 2006 156,870 miles

Rear suspension springs worn .

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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N71 JLA is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Blue with a 3,960cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N71 JLA, 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 N71 JLA registered?

N71 JLA is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 4 May 1996.

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