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P387 VAP

1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Green Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

210,573 mi
Last recorded210,573 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,359 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP387 VAP
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2013 210,573 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

all floor area slightly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2012 204,345 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 204,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 198,172 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 198,170 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 193,344 miles

bump stop loose o/s/f

dampness on steering box

heavy corrosion o/s/r leaf springs

o/s/f and both rears tyres on boarderline 1.6mm 215/75/15hr

slight play on track rods ends n/s/f and o/s/f

slight wheel bearing noise o/s/r and n/s/r

Fail 23 Nov 2010 193,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

bump stop loose o/s/f

dampness on steering box

heavy corrosion o/s/r leaf springs

o/s/f and both rears tyres on boarderline 1.6mm 215/75/15hr

slight play on track rods ends n/s/f and o/s/f

slight wheel bearing noise o/s/r and n/s/r

Pass 18 Nov 2009 187,629 miles

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

temporaray mounting

Fail 16 Nov 2009 187,629 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

temporaray mounting

Pass 24 Nov 2008 178,897 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2008 178,897 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 173,134 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 168,487 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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P387 VAP is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Green with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P387 VAP, 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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P387 VAP is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 24 September 1996.

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