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P588 UTG

1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,724 mi
Last recorded80,724 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto98,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP588 UTG
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 80,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 80,281 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear diff slight oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2011 80,274 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2010 78,367 miles

headlamp reflectors deteriorating.

Fail 13 Oct 2010 78,367 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

headlamp reflectors deteriorating.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 75,173 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 75,144 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2008 71,469 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s and n/s headlamp reflectors deteriorating

o/s/f drive shaft universal joint worn/requires replacement

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 25 Sep 2008 71,469 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s and n/s headlamp reflectors deteriorating

o/s/f drive shaft universal joint worn/requires replacement

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 19 Jul 2007 69,241 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 67,071 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto?

Based on 5,114 MOT tests across 573 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
3,966
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
573
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 329
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 149
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 119
Stop lamp not working 116
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P588 UTG is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 98,445 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 Sport Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P588 UTG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P588 UTG registered?

P588 UTG is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P588 UTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P588 UTG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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