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VF02 OAJ

2002 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Sport Auto

Silver Diesel 3700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,232 mi
Last recorded115,232 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Sport Auto67,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 OAJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 3.7 Sport Auto
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,700cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 115,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 115,195 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 113,422 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 113,409 miles

coil springs rusty

Fail 10 Sep 2019 113,406 miles

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

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

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

coil springs rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2018 109,326 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 109,321 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 106,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box condition (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 102,726 miles

245 / 70 / 16 tyres fitted

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2015 98,840 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2015 98,840 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2014 93,391 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 85,365 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 85,365 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 76,447 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 66,062 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 56,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2009 46,487 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2008 39,735 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 39,735 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 33,176 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 27,643 miles

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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VF02 OAJ is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Sport Auto in Silver with a 3,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VF02 OAJ, 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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VF02 OAJ is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Sport Auto, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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