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FKZ 5797

1993 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

118,621 mi
Last recorded118,621 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 1993 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto115,091 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKZ 5797
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited Auto
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2014 118,621 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front metal brake pipes corroding

both rear suspension bump stops missing

brake fluid reservior area damp

front coil spring mounting seats in poor condition

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/f tyre perishing

oil leak from engine and gearbox

slight play in steering box

unable to view front brake pads fully

Pass 5 Nov 2012 115,376 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 5 Nov 2012 115,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 2 Nov 2011 112,498 miles

advise o/s/f tyre cracking in outer wall

Pass 17 Nov 2010 109,628 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 109,621 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Towbar component fractured (6.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 107,365 miles

corrosion to rear floor

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2009 107,361 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

corrosion to rear floor

Pass 13 Nov 2008 104,018 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

advise nearside rear number plate light dim

advise rear steel brake pipes across axle rusty and pipe to flex pipe

Pass 7 Nov 2007 100,067 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2007 100,066 miles

Nearside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2006 96,224 miles

light wiper scratches and small chip noted on zone a of screen.

Pass 29 Nov 2005 91,733 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto?

Based on 46,063 MOT tests across 6,874 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
3,988
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
6,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,521
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,442
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,393
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,302
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,972
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FKZ 5797 is a 1993 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1993 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 115,091 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 Limited Auto fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,521 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FKZ 5797, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FKZ 5797 is a 1993 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto, first registered on 27 May 1993.

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