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VIW 2859

1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Blue Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,831 mi
Last recorded100,831 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,359 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIW 2859
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 100,831 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 99,181 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 97,448 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 95,469 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 96,790 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 96,358 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 92,792 miles

exhaust mounting missing, offside rear brake pipe starting to deteriate

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport?

Based on 30,601 MOT tests across 3,245 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
4,730
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,356
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,099
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 938
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 836
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 813
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VIW 2859 is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Blue with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 101,359 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VIW 2859, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VIW 2859 registered?

VIW 2859 is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is VIW 2859 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIW 2859 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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