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N889 BST

1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,432 mi
Last recorded120,432 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A102,435 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN889 BST
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited SE A
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2009 120,432 miles

Brake pipes at master cylinder are slightly corroded.

Mid joint on exhaust is leaking.

Most suspension components have light to medium corrosion.

Sills and other underside body panels have slight corrosion.

Fail 30 Sep 2009 120,424 miles

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

Brake pipes at master cylinder are slightly corroded.

Mid joint on exhaust is leaking.

Most suspension components have light to medium corrosion.

Sills and other underside body panels have slight corrosion.

Pass 5 Dec 2007 118,345 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 117,796 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 109,146 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A?

Based on 4,493 MOT tests across 582 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
3,776
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
582
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 279
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 259
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 149
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 143
Stop lamp not working 140
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N889 BST is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 102,435 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 Limited SE A fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 279 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N889 BST, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N889 BST registered?

N889 BST is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Limited SE A, first registered on 24 February 1996.

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