MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
291,717 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipe sections on flexible brake hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various locations (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Power steering fluid / Transmission cooler fluid leak? Unable to verify - Behind front undertrays
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened All rods corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission Half shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front fog lamp not working
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
OFF SIDE REAR LIGHT CRACKED
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front n/s & o/s lower have slight lift (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front n/s & o/s lower have slight lift (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
outter sill covers fitted
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Jeep G-cherokee S Ltd Crd A?
Based on 4,008 MOT tests across 272 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VK08 XXW is a 2008 Jeep G-cherokee S Ltd Crd A in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2008 Jeep G-cherokee S Ltd Crd A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 84,688 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 G-cherokee S Ltd Crd A fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK08 XXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Jeep G-cherokee S Ltd Crd A typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Jeep G-cherokee S Ltd Crd A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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VK08 XXW is a 2008 Jeep G-cherokee S Ltd Crd A, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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