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N778 HLF

1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Green Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,231 mi
Last recorded130,231 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,359 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN778 HLF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2010 130,231 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 130,213 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 May 2009 125,108 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 125,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 May 2008 116,881 miles

Slight corrosion on both rear brake pipes to cylinders

Slight play in offside front upper ball joint

Pass 24 May 2007 109,562 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 109,527 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 13 May 2006 100,978 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport?

Based on 30,601 MOT tests across 3,245 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
4,730
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,356
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,099
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 938
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 836
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 813
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N778 HLF is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Green with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 101,359 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N778 HLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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N778 HLF is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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