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NU52 UTL

2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Silver Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,516 mi
Last recorded142,516 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport70,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU52 UTL
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 142,516 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 142,513 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 137,284 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 137,282 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central 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)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 131,405 miles

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON

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

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak gear box ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits just met min requirement

Pass 10 Nov 2015 124,520 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 117,729 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2013 112,346 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 112,346 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 105,270 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 101,449 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2010 95,707 miles

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

front discs worn

n/s/f tyre 2-3mm

Pass 19 Nov 2009 85,940 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 78,289 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 70,361 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 64,012 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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NU52 UTL is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Silver with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 NU52 UTL, 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 NU52 UTL registered?

NU52 UTL is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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