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N487 PFC

1996 Jeep Cherokee

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

109,676 mi
Last recorded109,676 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee113,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN487 PFC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 109,676 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 109,676 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 108,575 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 108,575 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 107,662 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 106,422 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 105,039 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 103,789 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 102,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 102,540 miles

Central Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 101,167 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 100,052 miles

advise rear half shaft bearings have slight play

Fail 10 Sep 2014 96,512 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 96,512 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 92,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2013 92,710 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2012 89,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2012 89,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2011 86,141 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 83,401 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 76,167 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 76,167 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 72,729 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 62,509 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 59,542 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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N487 PFC is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N487 PFC, 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 N487 PFC registered?

N487 PFC is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 8 August 1996.

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