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SY02 VHZ

2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Black Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,090 mi
Last recorded148,090 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport70,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY02 VHZ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 148,090 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 148,090 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 143,631 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside sill welded repair painted over

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside sill welded repair painted over

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 143,631 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside sill welded repair painted over

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside sill welded repair painted over

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 141,272 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 138,801 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

handbrake lever needs adjustment

Pass 8 Sep 2018 132,385 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 124,225 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 113,105 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 99,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

gear oil leak

power steering pipes rubbing against each other causing wear to the pipes

Fail 29 Aug 2015 99,272 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

gear oil leak

power steering pipes rubbing against each other causing wear to the pipes

Pass 11 Oct 2014 89,902 miles

front brakr discs slightly corrodrd

front druveshaft couplpng wo sl[ghtly worn

Fail 11 Oct 2014 89,902 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

front brakr discs slightly corrodrd

front druveshaft couplpng wo sl[ghtly worn

parking brake has little or no reserve travel

Pass 24 Jul 2013 83,474 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 79,670 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 79,670 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack gaitors twisted ,they dont look split ?

Pass 12 Jul 2011 73,565 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 68,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak (rear dif)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 62,775 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

power steering fluid low

Pass 1 Aug 2008 55,232 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 48,852 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 48,852 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 42,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear drive shaft oil seal leaking

Pass 2 Aug 2005 36,202 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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SY02 VHZ is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Black with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY02 VHZ, 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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SY02 VHZ is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 3 August 2002.

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