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N81 SMY

1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Purple Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,454 mi
Last recorded115,454 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee106,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN81 SMY
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2013 115,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack at top of windscreen

small cuts in n/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2013 115,454 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack at top of windscreen

small cuts in n/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2012 113,883 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 108,474 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 100,268 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 93,460 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 82,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2008 82,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2007 67,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Chrysler Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 35,554 MOT tests across 3,022 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
3,965
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,022
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,638
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,539
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,064
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,050
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N81 SMY is a 1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Purple with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 106,657 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chrysler Jeep Cherokee fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N81 SMY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was N81 SMY registered?

N81 SMY is a 1996 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 23 March 1996.

Is N81 SMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N81 SMY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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