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SY02 SLU

2002 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Sport Auto

Silver Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,493 mi
Last recorded158,493 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Sport Auto67,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY02 SLU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 3.7 Sport Auto
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 158,493 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 156,305 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 151,307 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 151,307 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 138,236 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)

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

gearbox oil sump porous and leaking

Pass 24 Aug 2010 121,477 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 121,477 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

air leak towards rear of engine

no coolant in header tank, required over 3l of water and antifreeze.

no oil showing on dipstick, required 1.5l of oil

suspect gas system fault

Pass 27 Aug 2009 105,823 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 105,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Slight lift in offside front wheel but not excessive

Pass 16 Feb 2009 96,516 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 96,500 miles

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Front tyres wearing on edges

OIl level low

Transfer box damp

Pass 10 Mar 2008 85,134 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 73,821 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 56,665 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 56,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Sport Auto?

Based on 1,608 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
5,094
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 37
Registration plate lamp not working 33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
position lamp(s) not working 31
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SY02 SLU is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Sport Auto in Silver with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Sport Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 67,426 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 3.7 Sport Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY02 SLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Sport Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Sport Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SY02 SLU is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Sport Auto, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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