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A8 GKF

2002 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto

Blue Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,052 mi
Last recorded88,052 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto71,673 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 GKF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 3.7 Limited Auto
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2016 88,052 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint subframe to rear diff mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Jan 2016 86,351 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 86,351 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 78,755 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 67,575 miles

both front metal part of brake flexi pipes slightly corroded

nsf disc badly corroded on inside

osf disc slightly corroded on inside

Pass 29 Jun 2012 65,332 miles

battery tray insecure

nsf disc corroded on inside

Pass 29 Jun 2011 62,999 miles

offside wiper blade worn/split

Pass 7 Jul 2010 55,590 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 55,590 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Oil leak

both rear doors not opening from inside

corrosion at exhaust rear section

Pass 30 Jun 2008 37,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2007 28,719 miles

both rear tyres close to limit on outer edges

both rear wheel bearing have a lot of side thrust, may be normal but would advise inspection by jeep dealer , note does not appear dangerous at time of test

Pass 2 Jun 2006

Nail in tread of nearside front tyre

Fail 2 Jun 2006

Nail in tread of nearside front tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto?

Based on 24,206 MOT tests across 1,627 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
4,983
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,627
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 913
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 412
Registration plate lamp not working 401
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Stop lamp not working 335
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A8 GKF is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto in Blue with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 71,673 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 3.7 Limited Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 GKF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A8 GKF is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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