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L179 WPN

1993 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

137,796 mi
Last recorded137,796 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 1993 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee109,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL179 WPN
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 137,796 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 137,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 137,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 137,021 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 136,998 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Emissions not tested exhaust system excessively corroded, no reading obtained (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sections missing through corrosion (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported sections and mountings missing through corrosion (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/under sill at rear spring, frontmost spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle corroded excessively at trailing arm mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear lens missing (1.1.C.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 134,751 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 134,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 130,944 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 130,944 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 126,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

surface cracks on offside rear tyre tread

Fail 1 Dec 2014 126,372 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

surface cracks on offside rear tyre tread

Pass 1 Oct 2013 117,247 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 112,160 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 112,160 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 106,836 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 101,041 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 93,661 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 93,661 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)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 86,563 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 86,425 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Chrysler Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 35,554 MOT tests across 3,022 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
3,965
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,022
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,638
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,539
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,064
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,050
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L179 WPN is a 1993 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1993 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 109,510 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 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L179 WPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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L179 WPN is a 1993 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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