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N768 DKU

1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Blue Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,000 mi
Last recorded177,000 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto98,445 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN768 DKU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 177,000 miles

Front service brake efficiency low

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear parking brake efficiency low

oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2015 176,992 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine light

oil leak

slight play in steering box

Pass 6 Nov 2013 170,159 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 162,436 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 162,436 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 154,535 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 145,888 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 141,021 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 133,023 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 132,697 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N768 DKU is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Blue with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N768 DKU, 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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N768 DKU is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 10 May 1996.

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