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P493 LLP

1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Green Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

109,710 mi
Last recorded109,710 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,359 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP493 LLP
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 109,710 miles

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

centre exhaust joint leaking

nearside and offside rear springs front mountings corroded

offside and nearside rear shocker bushes perished and split

Fail 2 Sep 2013 109,703 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir locking device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre exhaust joint leaking

nearside and offside rear springs front mountings corroded

offside and nearside rear shocker bushes perished and split

Pass 29 Aug 2012 106,513 miles

nearside and offside rear springs front mounting points corroded

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 15 Aug 2012 106,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs scored and worn

nearside and offside rear springs front mounting points corroded

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 25 Feb 2011 102,217 miles

near side rear door not opening from outside

off side headlight reflector tarnished

Pass 5 Oct 2009 96,493 miles

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

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

front brakes just met requirement on brake balance for mot

play in steering box arm bearing

Fail 25 Sep 2009 96,328 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Handbrake - a lot of travel

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

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

Play in steering box drop iron bearing

Pass 29 Sep 2008 96,136 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 96,136 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 92,197 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 92,197 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 86,152 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 86,152 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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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P493 LLP 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 P493 LLP, 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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P493 LLP is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 10 August 1996.

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