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WJ52 JWA

2002 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Sport Auto

Green Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,862 mi
Last recorded137,862 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Sport Auto67,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 JWA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 3.7 Sport Auto
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 137,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

minor cut on n/s/f tyre

Fail 30 Oct 2018 137,862 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

minor cut on n/s/f tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2017 134,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Fail 1 Nov 2017 134,087 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Pass 3 Nov 2016 126,046 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)

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Fail 31 Oct 2016 125,993 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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)

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Pass 20 Oct 2015 118,176 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4e)

EML warning lamp indicates a fault

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust pipes (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 118,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/70r16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

EML warning lamp indicates a fault

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust pipes (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 110,965 miles

EML warning lamp indicates a fault

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 29 Oct 2013 108,266 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2012 102,784 miles

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

engine management light on

exhaust rear box bracket broken

gearbox leaking oil

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 5 Oct 2011 97,545 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 90,047 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 90,047 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 79,269 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 71,017 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 62,806 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 57,876 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 54,940 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 54,940 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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WJ52 JWA is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Sport Auto in Green with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WJ52 JWA, 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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WJ52 JWA is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Sport Auto, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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