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R999 RFS

2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Silver Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,391 mi
Last recorded86,391 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport70,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR999 RFS
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 86,391 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 84,469 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 84,466 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 82,239 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 78,016 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 70,665 miles

o/s rear hub damp

Pass 4 Jun 2014 62,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 59,436 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust hanger coroded away

Fail 11 Jun 2013 59,435 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust hanger coroded away

Pass 10 Dec 2011 52,700 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 47,747 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 47,747 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 43,779 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 40,662 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 40,662 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 36,853 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 30,212 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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R999 RFS is a 2002 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 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 R999 RFS, 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 R999 RFS registered?

R999 RFS is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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