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DE55 VPR

2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Black Lpg 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,914 mi
Last recorded86,914 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport59,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 VPR
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 86,914 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop shaft forward joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

both front tyres uneven

exhaust centre box deteriorated

rear fog light switch activation sticky

slight blow manifold area

Fail 28 May 2019 86,914 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop shaft forward joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

both front tyres uneven

exhaust centre box deteriorated

rear fog light switch activation sticky

slight blow manifold area

Fail 22 Mar 2019 86,762 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing forward prop shaft rear gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop shaft forward joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

both front tyres uneven

exhaust centre box deteriorated

rear fog light switch activation sticky

slight blow manifold area

wear and pitting front discs

Pass 14 Mar 2018 81,744 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

rear fog light switch activation sticky

rear section exhaust forward bracket broken

wear and pitting front discs

Pass 6 Apr 2017 77,946 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

offside rear brake binding, but not excessively

wear and pitting front discs

Fail 5 Apr 2017 77,946 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

REAR DISCS WORN AND BADLY PITTED

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

wear and pitting front discs

Pass 24 Mar 2016 70,633 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant bottle is empty

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2016 70,633 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside obligatory indirect vision device insecure door mirror (8.1.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant bottle is empty

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 16 Mar 2015 62,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 62,770 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 55,765 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

long handbrake travel

offside front wiper split on end

offside wing mirror is slightly loose

Pass 8 Feb 2013 47,305 miles

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

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

coolant level is below minimum

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front wiper split on end

Pass 19 Mar 2012 38,877 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 38,877 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 26,335 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre bold on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 24 Dec 2009 17,499 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 17,469 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Dec 2008 11,604 miles

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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DE55 VPR is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Black with a 2,429cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 59,322 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE55 VPR, 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 21 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DE55 VPR is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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