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P704 JVW

1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Green Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,638 mi
Last recorded148,638 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,359 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP704 JVW
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 148,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

the fuel tank & lpg tank are rusting check condition periodically

Fail 21 Feb 2013 148,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

the fuel tank & lpg tank are rusting check condition periodically

Pass 7 Feb 2012 139,600 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 132,822 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 123,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Feb 2009 111,288 miles

the off/side front upper battry surport is touching the positive terminal

Pass 6 Feb 2008 101,611 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 101,611 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 91,433 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 89,212 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to inspect front & rear brake pipes fully as covered in coiled wire

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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P704 JVW is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Green with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P704 JVW, 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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P704 JVW is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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