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L142 LNU

1993 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Red Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

152,945 mi
Last recorded152,945 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Jeep Cherokee Sport108,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL142 LNU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 152,945 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front corrosion to underside of vehicle including floor

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 151,658 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 149,699 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 147,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 146,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 145,121 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 144,516 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 144,492 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake grabbing severely wheels locking causing skidding. (1.2.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all have been coated/painted (1.1.11 (c))

underside has been coated painted

Pass 16 Dec 2017 144,089 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All in places (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

light corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2016 142,056 miles

Central Rear Exhaust support broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 31 Oct 2015 139,343 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight play

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight play

oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2014 136,648 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight movement in both rear half shafts

Pass 13 Aug 2011 130,093 miles

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

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

advise all tyres cracking on the side walls

Pass 24 Jul 2010 121,785 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 120,337 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 117,889 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 117,883 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

transfer box oil leak

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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L142 LNU is a 1993 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Red with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L142 LNU, 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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L142 LNU is a 1993 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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