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L971 VBY

1994 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Green Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

121,715 mi
Last recorded121,715 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 Jeep Cherokee Sport112,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL971 VBY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2009 121,715 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in o/s front drive shaft uj

Pass 1 Dec 2006 117,468 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 117,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 May 2006 109,535 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust temperany repaired

oil leak

windowscreen wirror missing

Fail 30 May 2006 109,535 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

exhaust temporary repaired

nail in tyre

window screen missing

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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L971 VBY is a 1994 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Green with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1994 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 112,156 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 L971 VBY, 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 32 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L971 VBY is a 1994 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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