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P850 SMR

1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Blue Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,990 mi
Last recorded102,990 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,359 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP850 SMR
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 102,990 miles

3 seat belts fitted to rear but n/s/outer belt has been repaired not to a high quality standard

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 102,990 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

3 seat belts fitted to rear but n/s/outer belt has been repaired not to a high quality standard

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 95,648 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 95,242 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)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 84,728 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 84,728 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 78,660 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 71,661 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 65,501 miles

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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P850 SMR is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Blue with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P850 SMR, 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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P850 SMR is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 5 November 1996.

Is P850 SMR safe to buy?

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