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1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Red Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,306 mi
Last recorded114,306 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,359 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP175 VPN
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2012 114,306 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2012 125,885 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 111,393 miles

slight play in steering arm ball joints,n/s/f wheel outer rim damaged.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 93,878 miles

front outer u/j's dry

Fail 1 Apr 2009 93,878 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front outer u/j's dry

Pass 23 Jan 2007 80,905 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 75,890 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2006 75,890 miles

oil leak

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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P175 VPN is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Red with a 2,460cc 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 P175 VPN, 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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P175 VPN is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 12 November 1996.

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