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N817 XRS

1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,042 mi
Last recorded129,042 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2006
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto98,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN817 XRS
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2006 129,042 miles

near side rear seat belt not fitted

several suspension components rusting

some metal brake pipes rusting

Fail 6 Sep 2006 128,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front brakes binding slightly

wipers could be better

Pass 16 Sep 2005 114,762 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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N817 XRS is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 N817 XRS, 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 N817 XRS registered?

N817 XRS is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 27 April 1996.

Is N817 XRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N817 XRS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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