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P551 BSS

1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Green Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

92,635 mi
Last recorded92,635 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,359 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP551 BSS
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 92,635 miles

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

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

evidence of corrosion in many places

evidence of extensive welding repairs on floor areas

Fail 28 Nov 2012 92,592 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

evidence of corrosion in many places

evidence of extensive welding repairs on floor areas

Pass 24 Nov 2011 86,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

oil leak at offside front axle seal

vehicle has had extensive previous welding repairs

Fail 17 Nov 2011 85,885 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

oil leak at offside front axle seal

vehicle has had extensive previous welding repairs

Pass 10 Dec 2010 82,062 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 82,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 82,020 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 78,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Aug 2009 78,840 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2008 75,055 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 75,055 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 71,390 miles

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

N/S AND O/S FRONT UNIVERSAL COUPLINGS BADLY RUSTED

SAME ADVISORIES AS ADVISE NO.663260687192 DATED 29/06/2007

Fail 29 Jun 2007 71,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

various parts of undercarriage badly rusted //// various suspension parts front and rear badly rusted

Pass 4 Jul 2006 66,734 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 66,731 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

clutch fluid all lost during test,pipe touching exhaust pipe,unable to carry out roller brake test

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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P551 BSS is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Green with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 P551 BSS, 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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P551 BSS is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 9 December 1996.

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