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WJ52 VZR

2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport

Red Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,222 mi
Last recorded98,222 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport68,450 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 VZR
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee 2.4 Sport
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2020 98,222 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

front diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 25 Mar 2019 92,727 miles

Parking brake performance low and lever high, adjusted advised.

Pass 23 Mar 2018 88,575 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 88,562 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 81,993 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 80,762 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 79,120 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 77,078 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 74,894 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 72,113 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 67,427 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 65,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 65,024 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 61,832 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 58,845 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear no.plate deteriorating.

Fail 11 Mar 2008 58,845 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear no.plate deteriorating.

Pass 30 Nov 2007 56,317 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 56,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 44,093 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 44,093 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 27,822 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 27,822 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport?

Based on 9,967 MOT tests across 665 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
5,563
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
665
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 363
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 239
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 218
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 217
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 194
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WJ52 VZR is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport in Red with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 68,450 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 2.4 Sport fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 363 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ52 VZR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ52 VZR is a 2002 Jeep Cherokee 2.4 Sport, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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