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SN55 LXG

2005 Jeep Cherokee

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,827 mi
Last recorded120,827 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee78,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 LXG
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 120,827 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from engine sump area

Fail 17 Mar 2015 120,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded/cracked

slight oil leak from engine sump area

Pass 25 Oct 2013 114,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 105,523 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 105,523 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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 93,855 miles

bonnet stay weak

engine has oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2011 93,855 miles

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

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

bonnet stay weak

engine has oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2009 78,594 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 58,705 miles

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

rear diff seal leaking slightly

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 73,214 MOT tests across 7,811 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
6,765
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 569
Brake pipe excessively corroded 405
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 329
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SN55 LXG is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 78,841 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN55 LXG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SN55 LXG registered?

SN55 LXG is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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