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SV55 SYA

2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Silver Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

84,637 mi
Last recorded84,637 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport59,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 SYA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2018 84,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated covered in oil leaking from rear axle (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission oil leaking from rear axle half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Service brake lagging in operation brake disc covered in oil leaking from rear axle (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel at lever (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

various underside components are corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside Rear tyre completely covered in oil leaking from rear axle

Pass 14 Jul 2017 82,423 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 80,562 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, onto jointing block at rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal part of brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 80,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal part of brake hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, onto jointing block at rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal part of brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 78,378 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 78,233 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 72,837 miles

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

handbrake high

Fail 5 Jun 2014 72,837 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 66,756 miles

front brake hoses corroded

o/s/r shock cover missing

oil leak

travel on footbrake

Fail 3 May 2013 66,756 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front brake hoses corroded

o/s/r shock cover missing

oil leak

travel on footbrake

Pass 8 May 2012 64,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 60,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers mirror loose but not to effect viewing

front differential has an oil leak

rear number plate inseure nut not likely to detach or be miss read

Fail 4 Oct 2011 60,224 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers mirror loose but not to effect viewing

front differential has an oil leak

rear number plate inseure nut not likely to detach or be miss read

Pass 6 Oct 2010 49,059 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 48,936 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 40,283 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 32,689 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SV55 SYA 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 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SV55 SYA, 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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SV55 SYA is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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