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SJ59 WAR

2016 Jeep Cherokee

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,031 mi
Last recorded74,031 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Jeep Cherokee50,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 WAR
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 74,031 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 74,031 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 68,185 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 68,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 54,265 miles

Nearside Rear slight oil leak from nearside rear inner drive shaft seal

Pass 19 Jan 2023 43,291 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 31,741 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 31,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 25,023 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 25,017 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 21,944 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 18,335 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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SJ59 WAR is a 2016 Jeep Cherokee in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 50,558 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 SJ59 WAR, 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 10 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SJ59 WAR registered?

SJ59 WAR is a 2016 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 29 January 2016.

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