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T30 SJV

2003 Jeep Cherokee

Red Diesel 2776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,187 mi
Last recorded123,187 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Jeep Cherokee73,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT30 SJV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,776cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2023 123,187 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested n/s/r suspension tie arm arm corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened tie / control arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 121,913 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 121,913 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 120,098 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 118,548 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 118,548 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 116,310 miles

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 28 Sep 2017 112,780 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 108,551 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 108,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 101,351 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 101,351 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 94,540 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 86,685 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 86,685 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 82,564 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 79,494 miles

Battery insecure

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 74,587 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 60,541 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 48,405 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 48,405 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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T30 SJV is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee in Red with a 2,776cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 73,634 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 T30 SJV, 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 23 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T30 SJV registered?

T30 SJV is a 2003 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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