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M879 WEV

1995 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Black Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,779 mi
Last recorded111,779 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1995 Jeep Cherokee Sport106,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM879 WEV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 111,779 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

hand brake only just passed

rear tyres starting to crack

vehicle extensively repaired underneath

wear in steering box/mechanism

front bull bar insecure

Fail 7 Aug 2012 111,779 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake pipes starting to corrode

hand brake only just passed

wear in steering box/mechanism

front bull bar insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2011 108,182 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 108,182 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 108,113 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 106,291 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

front bull bar slightly insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2009 103,729 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 103,500 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 96,513 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 90,277 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 82,718 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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M879 WEV is a 1995 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Black with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M879 WEV, 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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M879 WEV is a 1995 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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