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M418 VAK

1995 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Red Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,868 mi
Last recorded123,868 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 1995 Jeep Cherokee Sport106,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM418 VAK
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2018 123,868 miles

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel to supporting panels (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch panel to supporting panels (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel to supporting panels (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel to supporting panels (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel to supporting panels (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 3 places (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

general vehicle corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2017 119,433 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

general vehicle corrosion

Fail 28 Dec 2016 119,283 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wheel arch to supporting panels (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel to supporting panels (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

general vehicle corrosion

Pass 29 Dec 2015 109,322 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

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

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

general vehicle corrosion

Fail 29 Dec 2015 109,322 miles

general vehicle corrosion

Centre exhaust mount broken

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 102,280 miles

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

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

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

S R S warning lihgt not working

general vehicle corrosion

Fail 29 Dec 2014 102,260 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

S R S warning lihgt not working

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

general vehicle corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2014 100,651 miles

S/R/S lihgt not working

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

general vehicle corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2013 100,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

S/R/S lihgt not working

general vehical corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2012 99,773 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 99,748 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 96,663 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 99,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 92,731 miles

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

general vehicle corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2010 92,653 miles

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

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

general vehicle corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2009 91,042 miles

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

GENERAL VEHICLE CORROSION

Fail 18 Nov 2009 91,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

GENERAL VEHICLE CORROSION

Pass 11 Nov 2008 88,125 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 88,119 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 85,887 miles

Off side front driveshaft U.J. excessivly worn.

Off side front floor corroded.

Fail 20 Nov 2007 85,887 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Off side front driveshaft U.J. excessivly worn.

Off side front floor corroded.

Pass 5 Dec 2006 82,271 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2006 82,162 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 763,990 miles

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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M418 VAK is a 1995 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Red with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 106,860 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 M418 VAK, 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 31 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M418 VAK is a 1995 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 3 March 1995.

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