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EWW 81

2002 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto

Black Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,829 mi
Last recorded78,829 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto71,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWW 81
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 3.7 Limited Auto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 78,829 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 76,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 73,315 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 69,791 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2022 69,791 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Intermittant application of brake indicating faulty self adjusting mechanism (1.1.6 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2016 58,914 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 55,850 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 55,850 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 53,823 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 52,458 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 52,458 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 47,928 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 47,928 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 43,629 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 38,393 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 38,393 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 33,453 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 29,900 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 29,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 27,511 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 26,251 miles

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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EWW 81 is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto in Black with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EWW 81, 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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EWW 81 is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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