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P79 MRF

1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Green Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

106,719 mi
Last recorded106,719 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,359 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP79 MRF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2013 106,719 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both head light reflectors fading

f/o/s brake pipe to hose corroding

hand brake cable worn o/s

n/s/f floor corroding

n/s/r floor corroded

n/s/r inner wing under wing corroding

o/s/f drive shaft "uj" worn

rear wiper blade split

slight play in steering column

Fail 13 Feb 2013 106,562 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

nearside front u/j noisy

Fail 17 Feb 2012 103,168 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front universal joint noisy

Pass 17 Feb 2012 103,168 miles

Offside front universal joint noisy

Pass 17 Feb 2011 98,710 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2010 93,347 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 85,660 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 85,624 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 78,886 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 78,886 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 71,940 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 71,940 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 65,588 miles

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

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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P79 MRF 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 P79 MRF, 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 P79 MRF registered?

P79 MRF is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 16 August 1996.

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