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L218 MEV

1993 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,829 mi
Last recorded157,829 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2013
Typical for 1993 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee109,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL218 MEV
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2013 157,829 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 157,829 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 147,943 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 147,943 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 135,562 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Jul 2010 127,709 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 119,112 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 111,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front outer hardy-spicer drive shaft joint

rear wiper blade rubber

Pass 1 Jul 2008 111,857 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front outer hardy-spicer drive shaft joint

rear wiper blade rubber

Fail 19 Jun 2007 100,163 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 100,163 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 87,975 miles

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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L218 MEV is a 1993 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L218 MEV, 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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L218 MEV is a 1993 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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