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N538 PYN

1996 Jeep Cherokee

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,966 mi
Last recorded83,966 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee113,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN538 PYN
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2013 83,966 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO BRAKE AND SUSPENSION

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP/SUPPORT BROKEN

Fail 16 Feb 2013 83,966 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

GENERAL CORROSION TO BRAKE AND SUSPENSION

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP/SUPPORT BROKEN

Pass 4 Feb 2012 80,562 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2011 77,242 miles

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

Oil leak

front wipers starting to split

Pass 28 Jan 2010 73,509 miles

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2009 70,492 miles

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2008 67,094 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside rear wheel bearing has slight backlash play

Fail 25 Jan 2008 67,091 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

offside rear wheel bearing has slight backlash play

Pass 15 Feb 2007 62,396 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 62,396 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

some play in o/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 21 Feb 2006 57,684 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 57,684 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

CHECK DATE OF FRIST USE PC GIVES 31/12/1996,, SOME PLAY IN O/S/R WHEEL BEARING.

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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N538 PYN is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N538 PYN, 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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N538 PYN is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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