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R55 LOY

2008 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto

Black Diesel 2777cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

100,723 mi
Last recorded100,723 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto78,479 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 LOY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,777cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 100,723 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 95,231 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 87,152 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 85,696 miles

Offside reverse light inop

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play end float (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 83,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper and inner suspension arm bush front and rear perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper and inner suspension arm bush front and rear perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant below min

tpms light on

Pass 27 May 2021 80,809 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 80,806 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 79,585 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 73,586 miles

hand brake travel

Pass 16 Jan 2019 68,106 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 67,648 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 61,291 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 58,651 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 55,722 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 53,418 miles

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)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 53,417 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 29 Aug 2013 50,710 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 50,670 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 39,104 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 28,066 miles

Front wipers split

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto?

Based on 46,063 MOT tests across 6,874 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
3,988
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
6,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,521
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,442
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,393
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,302
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,972
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R55 LOY is a 2008 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto in Black with a 2,777cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2008 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 78,479 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,521 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R55 LOY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R55 LOY registered?

R55 LOY is a 2008 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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