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P509 XPT

1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Green Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

142,663 mi
Last recorded142,663 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,359 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP509 XPT
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 142,663 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all cover on paint - grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded ns-os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff - transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 138,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 135,998 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 135,991 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 130,878 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 130,870 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front axle arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 122,303 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Jun 2017 113,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 103,362 miles

floor heavily undersealed

headlights misted slightly

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 15 Jun 2015 93,841 miles

corrosion on underbody

Pass 16 Jun 2014 85,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 77,447 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 68,497 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 61,949 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 55,483 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 49,369 miles

Both rear spring front leaf retainers broken

Coolant leak

Power steering pump noisey

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Both front outer driveshaft UJ's seriously worn

Fail 1 May 2009 49,369 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Both rear spring front leaf retainers broken

Coolant leak

Power steering pump noisey

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Both front outer driveshaft UJ's seriously worn

Pass 28 Jun 2008 44,069 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 44,065 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f+os//f uj at wheel play

Pass 18 Jun 2007 40,444 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 37,598 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 37,588 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 37,468 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

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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P509 XPT is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Green with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P509 XPT, 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 P509 XPT registered?

P509 XPT is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 6 November 1996.

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The MOT history for P509 XPT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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