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N179 CAV

1996 Jeep Cherokee

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,980 mi
Last recorded135,980 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee113,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN179 CAV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2007 135,980 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 135,966 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 131,088 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 11,882 miles

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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N179 CAV is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N179 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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What year was N179 CAV registered?

N179 CAV is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N179 CAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N179 CAV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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