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VT57 CYY

2008 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,398 mi
Last recorded136,398 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A87,644 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT57 CYY
MakeJeep
ModelG-cherokee Overland Crd A
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 136,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 136,396 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2019 135,048 miles

n/s/f tyre worn

parking brake weak just met requirements

Pass 7 Nov 2018 129,533 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 129,533 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 122,038 miles

o/s/rackend slight play

o/s/rear tyre punctured

rear lateral suspension arm corroded

rear lateral suspension arm corroded

rear pads worn

Fail 20 Jul 2017 121,918 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

o/s/rackend slight play

o/s/rear tyre punctured

rear lateral suspension arm corroded

rear lateral suspension arm corroded

rear pads worn

Pass 26 Jul 2016 109,810 miles

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)

Parking brake requirements only just met

Fail 26 Jul 2016 109,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake requirements only just met

Pass 28 Jul 2015 99,815 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 87,374 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 87,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 74,911 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 104,594 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 52,228 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A?

Based on 39,201 MOT tests across 2,444 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
6,927
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,444
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 636
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 570
position lamp(s) not working 561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 445
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 380
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VT57 CYY is a 2008 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 87,644 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 Overland Crd A fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 636 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VT57 CYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VT57 CYY is a 2008 Jeep G-cherokee Overland Crd A, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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