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DE55 VPY

2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Black Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,624 mi
Last recorded71,624 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport59,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 VPY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 71,624 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2014 69,151 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 23 May 2013 66,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2012 64,234 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 58,827 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 58,826 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 44,836 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 44,836 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 29,797 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 25,317 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 25,314 miles

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

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

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 VPY is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Black with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE55 VPY registered?

DE55 VPY is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is DE55 VPY safe to buy?

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