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N746 BNA

1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,627 mi
Last recorded112,627 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto98,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN746 BNA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 112,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 112,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 109,150 miles

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 106,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 99,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 99,984 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 62,803 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 61,335 miles

all front suspension bushes appear weak

corrosion to front and rear suspension

fluid apparent around power steering pipe

nearside front radius arm bush splitting from bonding

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2006 61,326 miles

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

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

all front suspension bushes appear weak

corrosion apparent to front and rear suspension

exhaust pin holed at centre exhaust

nearside front radius arm bush splitting from bonding

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

power steering fluid apparent around pipes

Pass 5 Aug 2005 56,924 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 56,923 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N746 BNA is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N746 BNA, 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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N746 BNA is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 3 April 1996.

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