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P999 MJP

1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Green Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

213,573 mi
Last recorded213,573 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,359 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP999 MJP
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 213,573 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted to near side rear

Fail 5 Feb 2014 213,435 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

child seat fitted to near side rear

Pass 12 Dec 2012 205,245 miles

Air bag light does not illuminate.

Both rear tyres have less than 3mm of tread. Right hand rear tyre is perished.

Both wiper blades worn.

Engine battery loose.

Metal brake pipes on right hand and left hand front have surface corrosion. Also metal brake pipe under bonnet has surface corrosion.

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Slight blow from exhaust centre section.

Speedo does not work.

Fail 11 Dec 2012 205,245 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Air bag light does not illuminate.

Both rear tyres have less than 3mm of tread. Right hand rear tyre is perished.

Both wiper blades worn.

Engine battery loose.

Metal brake pipes on right hand and left hand front have surface corrosion. Also metal brake pipe under bonnet has surface corrosion.

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Slight blow from exhaust centre section.

Speedo does not work.

Pass 3 Aug 2009 187,873 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 140,449 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 140,449 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 128,011 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 128,011 miles

Centre Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.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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P999 MJP is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Green with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P999 MJP, 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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P999 MJP is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 6 September 1996.

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