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NJ55 VYF

2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Silver Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,259 mi
Last recorded103,259 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport59,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 VYF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 103,259 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 103,254 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside & offside rear wishbone (tipexed) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 90,230 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 88,932 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 88,932 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 82,553 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 77,132 miles

Front propshaft joint has slight play

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 64,144 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 51,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded but not excessive

Fail 22 Jan 2015 51,439 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under body components corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded but not excessive

Pass 27 Jun 2013 42,000 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 35,375 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 34,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Jan 2012 34,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Feb 2011 26,488 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 21,770 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 14,992 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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NJ55 VYF is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Silver with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 59,322 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 NJ55 VYF, 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 21 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NJ55 VYF registered?

NJ55 VYF is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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