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P62 JOW

1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Blue Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

124,146 mi
Last recorded124,146 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,359 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP62 JOW
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 124,146 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

temp brake fluid cap

Fail 24 Nov 2008 124,085 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

temp brake fluid cap

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 118,382 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 118,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front brake pipes starting to corrode

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 20 Oct 2006 115,377 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 115,376 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear springs starting to corrode

Fail 31 Jul 2006 115,375 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

hand brake comes up high

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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P62 JOW is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Blue with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P62 JOW, 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 P62 JOW registered?

P62 JOW is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 20 September 1996.

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