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NJ06 RCU

2006 Jeep Cherokee

Blue Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,649 mi
Last recorded84,649 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Jeep Cherokee74,933 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ06 RCU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2019 84,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corrosion

under body corosion

Pass 16 Mar 2018 82,963 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fuel straps slight corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2018 82,961 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fuel straps slight corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2017 80,485 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front slight noise on rotaion

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

Rear fuel tank straps slight corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2017 80,485 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front slight noise on rotaion

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Rear fuel tank straps slight corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2016 78,067 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play slight noise (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play slight noise (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 78,067 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play slight noise (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play slight noise (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 76,368 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 76,367 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s o/s wipers splitting

spare tyre flat

Pass 2 Apr 2014 64,802 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 48,584 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 36,859 miles

Engine oil low

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear brake disks in poor condition

Pass 18 Apr 2011 28,596 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 28,596 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 52,536 miles

rear discs rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2009 20,491 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 73,214 MOT tests across 7,811 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
6,765
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 569
Brake pipe excessively corroded 405
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 329
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NJ06 RCU is a 2006 Jeep Cherokee in Blue with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2006 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 74,933 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NJ06 RCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NJ06 RCU is a 2006 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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