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X897 MBJ

2001 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Brown Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,322 mi
Last recorded117,322 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX897 MBJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year2001
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2010 117,322 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 116,633 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 106,280 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 106,280 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 99,353 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 99,123 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 92,259 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 92,229 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 84,589 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 84,555 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto?

Based on 5,114 MOT tests across 573 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
3,966
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
573
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 329
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 149
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 119
Stop lamp not working 116
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X897 MBJ is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Brown with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X897 MBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X897 MBJ is a 2001 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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