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P181 FTA

1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Blue Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,086 mi
Last recorded88,086 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,359 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 FTA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 88,086 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 79,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 9 May 2011 72,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 11 May 2010 67,126 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 67,105 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 60,591 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 54,959 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 49,589 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 43,269 miles

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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P181 FTA is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Blue with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P181 FTA, 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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P181 FTA is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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