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N8 LYK

2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Green Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

54,076 mi
Last recorded54,076 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport70,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 LYK
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 54,076 miles

Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 53,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 52,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 50,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 49,410 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 47,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 47,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 45,545 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 45,550 miles

Central Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 45,554 miles

Central Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 44,232 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 44,232 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 41,170 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 38,597 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 36,050 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

front prop shaft gator damaged

Fail 11 Sep 2014 36,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

front prop shaft gator damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2013 34,468 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 34,467 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 32,613 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 30,177 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 30,177 miles

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

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

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 28,193 miles

Advise screw in offside rear tyre

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 28,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Advise screw in offside rear tyre

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 26,724 miles

Advise steering wheel deteriorating

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 26,724 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Advise both front wiper blades split at ends

Advise steering wheel deteriorating

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 24,932 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 24,932 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 21,745 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 21,716 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 17,938 miles

Advise both front wiper blades split at ends

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

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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N8 LYK is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Green with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 70,195 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 N8 LYK, 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 24 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N8 LYK registered?

N8 LYK is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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