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P962 PGN

1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Black Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

186,279 mi
Last recorded186,279 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,359 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP962 PGN
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 186,279 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central exhaust gas leaking minor centre box

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

Pass 11 Nov 2019 180,161 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play All 4. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 173,366 miles

Both rear shock absorber bushes worn.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 173,361 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Both rear shock absorber bushes worn.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2016 173,357 miles

Both sills have slight corrosion

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers smearing

Pass 23 Apr 2014 173,301 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2008 169,393 miles

both rear leaf springs getting weak

exhaust corroding

handbrake has travel

rear diff slight noise

slight end float in rear axle

small chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Aug 2007 154,367 miles

no plates deteriating!

Pass 17 Aug 2006 143,482 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 135,572 miles

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

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

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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P962 PGN is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Black with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P962 PGN, 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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P962 PGN is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 29 October 1996.

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