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K487 VKN

1993 Jeep Cherokee Sport

White Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,505 mi
Last recorded76,505 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1993 Jeep Cherokee Sport108,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK487 VKN
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2017 76,505 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion quarter panel (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion roof (6.1.B.2)

fuel filter rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2016 74,793 miles

Nearside Roof has slight corrosion but not in prescribed area.

Offside Roof has slight corrosion but not in prescribed area.

Pass 18 Jun 2015 74,231 miles

Near side roof panel close to rear seat belt top mounting prescribed area corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2015 74,231 miles

Near side roof panel close to rear seat belt top mounting prescribed area corroded

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 73,936 miles

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

weep from auto gearbox pipes

Fail 30 Jun 2014 73,936 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

weep from auto gearbox pipes

Pass 27 Jun 2013 73,575 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 73,568 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 73,209 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 73,209 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 72,234 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 72,234 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 71,072 miles

Front suspension and steering system in general rusty.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear leaf springs and suspension parts in general very rusty

Fail 8 Jun 2010 71,072 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front suspension and steering system in general rusty.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear leaf springs and suspension parts in general very rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2009 70,244 miles

O?S rear tyre side wall cracking

Fail 22 Jun 2009 70,244 miles

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

O?S rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2008 69,323 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 69,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 68,970 miles

Both front wiper blades split at ends

Cracks appearing in side wall of o/s/r tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2007 68,970 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Cracks appearing in side wall of o/s/r tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper blades split at ends

Pass 13 Jul 2006 67,297 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 67,290 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread.

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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K487 VKN is a 1993 Jeep Cherokee Sport in White with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 108,058 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 K487 VKN, 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 33 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K487 VKN is a 1993 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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