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P48 KVC

1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Blue Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,530 mi
Last recorded133,530 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,359 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP48 KVC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2014 133,530 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 130,942 miles

both front upper shock absorber bushes perrished

both rear leaf spring front mounting bushes perrished

both rear shock absorber lower mounting bushes perrished

end float in rear axle half shaft bearing.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 128,829 miles

Both floor pans from sill to chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2010 126,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 126,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 121,858 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 121,858 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 118,775 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 118,728 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 114,145 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 105,372 miles

all tyres have wall damage from kerbing.

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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P48 KVC is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Blue with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P48 KVC, 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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P48 KVC is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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