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N797 BEW

1996 Jeep Cherokee

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,980 mi
Last recorded90,980 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee113,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN797 BEW
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2011 90,980 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 90,980 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 88,024 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

vehicle has been modified for off road use,rear seats removed and a roll cage fitted etc.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 83,100 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 83,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 80,006 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

radiator leak at o/s

rear shock absorbers covers missing rods badly corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2008 80,006 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

radiator leak at o/s

rear shock absorbers covers missing rods badly corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2006 71,746 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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N797 BEW is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N797 BEW, 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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N797 BEW is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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