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P420 PCV

1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,346 mi
Last recorded97,346 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto98,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 PCV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2011 97,346 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 91,292 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 88,268 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 Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 88,268 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 78,577 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 67,893 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 54,341 miles

Damp plate R/N/S maybe from diff

Pass 7 Nov 2005 53,936 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto?

Based on 5,114 MOT tests across 573 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
3,966
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
573
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 329
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 149
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 119
Stop lamp not working 116
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P420 PCV is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 98,445 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P420 PCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P420 PCV is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 26 November 1996.

Is P420 PCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P420 PCV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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