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P339 XJT

1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Red Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,046 mi
Last recorded123,046 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,359 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP339 XJT
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 123,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2011 123,044 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2011 122,770 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front discs worn

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2010 117,868 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

front discs worn

Fail 15 Jul 2010 117,866 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs worn

Pass 6 Jul 2009 112,337 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 107,751 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper 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)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2007 102,101 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 102,101 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 97,289 miles

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

front discs worn

rear brakes lock up on brake decelerator test

rear shock absorber lower bushes perished

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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P339 XJT is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Red with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P339 XJT, 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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What year was P339 XJT registered?

P339 XJT is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 20 August 1996.

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