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N951 DJA

1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Black Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,315 mi
Last recorded87,315 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,359 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN951 DJA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 87,315 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 87,315 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 80,897 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play first track rod next to steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

side to side movement on both rear wheel bearings

Fail 8 Dec 2022 80,897 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1st track rod end after steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

side to side movement on both rear wheel bearings

wear on front brake discs

Pass 12 Nov 2021 76,709 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre mirror missing

Pass 11 Nov 2020 73,849 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear ....side to side play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

centre exhaust joint slight blow

Fail 10 Nov 2020 73,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush off and nearside front shocker bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear ....side to side play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

centre exhaust joint slight blow

Pass 31 Oct 2019 71,008 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 67,820 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 67,637 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded f/r (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 64,777 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2017 64,777 miles

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

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

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)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 60,328 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

car has general corrosion

Fail 3 Oct 2016 60,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

car has general corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2015 60,324 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

general but not excessive corrosion around vehicle body and chassis areas

Fail 29 Oct 2015 60,323 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

general but not excessive corrosion around vehicle body and chassis areas

Pass 15 Oct 2014 60,238 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 60,233 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear service brakes grabbing severly

Pass 30 Sep 2013 59,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

slight dampness visable underneath

Fail 30 Sep 2013 59,430 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

slight dampness visable underneath

Pass 22 May 2012 59,204 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 57,539 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 28 Jul 2009 57,539 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 2 Aug 2006 56,342 miles

Exhaust catching rear shockabsorber bellows.Nearside front driveshaft universal joint showing signs of wear.

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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N951 DJA is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Black with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N951 DJA, 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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N951 DJA is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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