1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport 2.5L Petrol · N271 HCL
1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1996. Recorded mileage 170,639 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/08/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/02/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,639 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2464cc
N271 HCL Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/08/2013
- 170,639 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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N271 HCL Mileage History
- 24/11/2005124,685 mi
- 24/11/2005124,685 mi
- 02/12/2006129,429 mi+4,744 mi
- 17/04/2008136,895 mi+7,466 mi
- 09/04/2009142,669 mi+5,774 mi
- 11/06/2010150,958 mi+8,289 mi
- 24/05/2011156,090 mi+5,132 mi
- 11/05/2012159,754 mi+3,664 mi
- 23/05/2012159,878 mi+124 mi
- 09/08/2013170,639 mi+10,761 mi
Average of roughly 5,962 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
N271 HCL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport (N271 HCL) between November 2005 and August 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 August 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (20 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings”.
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