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M487 BAM

1994 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

153,481 mi
Last recorded153,481 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1994 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee106,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM487 BAM
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 153,481 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust/hangers/clamps corroded/patched.

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear half shaft oil seal suspect. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer/inner sills corroded, floor pans corroded.

Rear leaf springs deteriorated.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 153,469 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust/hangers/clamps corroded/patched.

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear half shaft oil seal suspect. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer/inner sills corroded, floor pans corroded.

Rear leaf springs deteriorated.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 152,509 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 152,509 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 151,558 miles

coil spring corroded front both (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

osr shocker bush worn

rear springs corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2016 148,558 miles

both wiper blades torn

Pass 21 Oct 2015 143,461 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS MODERATELY WORN ON INNER EDGES

Fail 19 Oct 2015 143,458 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp SIDE LIGHTS COME ON WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS PRESSED (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH STOP LIGHTS DO NOT WORK WHEN SIDE LIGHTS ARE SWITCHED ON (1.2.1f)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS MODERATELY WORN ON INNER EDGES

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 138,511 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2014 138,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2013 136,546 miles

small crack in b sweep

Pass 1 Aug 2012 132,843 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 132,821 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 130,034 miles

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

both sides outer floor / sill seam slightly corroded

off side rear floor [over silencer ] slightly corroded

off side rear handbrake efficiency slightly low??

rear exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2011 130,034 miles

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

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

both sides outer floor / sill seam slightly corroded

off side rear floor [over silencer ] slightly corroded

off side rear handbrake efficiency slightly low??

rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2010 127,714 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 14 Aug 2010 127,714 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 17 Mar 2009 123,892 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both sides rear axle/ chassis bump stop rubbers missing

brake pedal rubber worn slightly / edge

handbrake lever free travel slightly excessive??

near side front upper screen area chipped , outside wiper swept area today

rear prop shaft [front] /gearbox/tranfer /output seal leaks

rear wiper blade rubber split/worn

Fail 17 Mar 2009 123,892 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both sides rear axle/ chassis bump stop rubbers missing

brake pedal rubber worn slightly / edge

handbrake lever free travel slightly excessive??

near side front upper screen area chipped , outside wiper swept area today

rear prop shaft [front] /gearbox/tranfer /output seal leaks

rear wiper blade rubber split/worn

Pass 8 Mar 2008 121,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

off side rear axle by brake pipe bracket some fluid??? pipe looks dry.

Fail 17 Mar 2007 118,924 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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 118,924 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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 115,397 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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M487 BAM is a 1994 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1994 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 106,505 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 M487 BAM, 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 32 years old, this Chrysler Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M487 BAM is a 1994 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 13 December 1994.

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