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N146 CAV

1996 Jeep Cherokee

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

173,213 mi
Last recorded173,213 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee113,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN146 CAV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 173,213 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 173,212 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven nearside weak (3.7.B.2)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 166,975 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 166,967 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 164,116 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 164,113 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 158,068 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 158,064 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 153,814 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 148,333 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 146,305 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 140,995 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 133,952 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 133,952 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2007 133,949 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 128,602 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 128,602 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 73,214 MOT tests across 7,811 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
6,765
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 569
Brake pipe excessively corroded 405
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 329
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N146 CAV is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1996 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 113,358 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N146 CAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 30 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N146 CAV is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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