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SY02 SNZ

2002 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Sport Auto

Black Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,070 mi
Last recorded150,070 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Sport Auto67,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY02 SNZ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 3.7 Sport Auto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 150,070 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 149,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 144,283 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seats folded.

Fail 13 Aug 2019 144,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seats folded.

Pass 13 Aug 2018 136,747 miles

Front Fog lamps not working

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level is very low.

Pass 8 Aug 2017 125,588 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 125,510 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 120,435 miles

Front bonnet shock weak

hand brake needs adjustment

Fail 29 Jul 2016 120,259 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front bonnet shock weak

hand brake needs adjustment

Fail 31 Jul 2015 112,495 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 112,495 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 107,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 98,775 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 85,650 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 85,650 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

rear seats folded down.unable to obtain access to rear seatbelts

Pass 10 Feb 2011 78,485 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 78,454 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 66,492 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 66,492 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 58,320 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 58,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 47,844 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 46,174 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2006 35,466 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 35,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 SNZ is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Sport Auto in Black with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SNZ, 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 SNZ is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Sport Auto, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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