MOT History from tests of petrol CHRYSLER JEEP CHEROKEEs year 1997

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Pass percent:53.21%

(The average a petrol CHRYSLER JEEP CHEROKEE year 1997 passes without issue)

Based on:4,582 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	412
Headlamp aim out of alignment	408
Registration plate lamp issues	322
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	285
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	233
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	167
Registration plate issues	99
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	92
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	88
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	86
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	84
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	80
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	75
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	70
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	70
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	64
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	57
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	57
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	54
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	51
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	49
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	48
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	45
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	45
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	41
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	39
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	35
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	34
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	34
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	33
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	33
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	32
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	32
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	29
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	29
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	28
Windscreen has damage	27
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	26
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	26
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	26
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	25
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	24
Rear brake application uneven	23
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	23
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	22
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	21
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	21
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	20
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	20
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	20
Rear brake binding	19
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	19
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	19
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	19
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	19
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	18
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	18
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	18
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	18
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	16
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	16
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	16
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	16
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	16
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	16
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	15
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	15
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	15
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	14
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Front Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	14
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	14
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	13
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	13
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	13
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	12
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	12
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	12
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	11
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	11
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	10
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	10
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	10
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	10
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	9
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	9
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	9
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	8
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	8
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	8
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	8
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	8
Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	8
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	8
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	8
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	8
Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	8
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	7
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Centre Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	7
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	7
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	7
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	7
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	7
Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1c\|	7
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	7
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	7
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	7
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7

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Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	412
Headlamp aim out of alignment	408
Registration plate lamp issues	322
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	285
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	233
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	167
Registration plate issues	99
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	92
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	88
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	86
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	84
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	80
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	75
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	70
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	70
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	64
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	57
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	57
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	54
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	51
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	49
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	48
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	45
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	45
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	41
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	39
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	35
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	34
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	34
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	33
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	33
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	32
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	32
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	29
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	29
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	28
Windscreen has damage	27
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	26
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	26
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	26
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	25
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	24
Rear brake application uneven	23
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	23
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	22
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	21
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	21
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	20
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	20
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	20
Rear brake binding	19
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	19
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	19
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	19
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	19
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	18
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	18
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	18
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	18
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	16
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	16
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	16
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	16
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	16
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	16
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	15
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	15
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	15
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	14
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Front Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	14
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	14
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	13
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	13
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	13
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	12
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	12
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	12
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	11
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	11
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	10
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	10
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	10
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	10
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	9
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	9
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	9
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	9
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	8
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	8
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	8
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	8
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	8
Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	8
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	8
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	8
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	8
Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	8
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	7
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Centre Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	7
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	7
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	7
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	7
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	7
Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1c\|	7
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	7
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	7
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	7
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7

MOT History from tests of petrol CHRYSLER JEEP CHEROKEEs year 1997

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