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VA51 DSV

2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Silver Diesel 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,741 mi
Last recorded117,741 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport70,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 DSV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 117,741 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 117,739 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 116,598 miles

Front Registration plate slightly damaged but not likely to be misread.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2017 113,007 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 110,265 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 107,302 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 107,302 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 101,554 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 101,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 94,104 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 94,104 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2012 83,407 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 25 May 2012 83,407 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 75,883 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 64,719 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 56,174 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 56,010 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 46,816 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 40,652 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 38,184 miles

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

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

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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VA51 DSV is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Silver with a 2,429cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VA51 DSV, 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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VA51 DSV is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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