MOT History from tests of diesel CHRYSLER-JEEP CHEROKEEs year 1997

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Pass percent:57.15%

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

Based on:2,439 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	322
Headlamp aim out of alignment	246
Registration plate lamp issues	177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	153
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	88
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	77
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	74
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	60
Registration plate issues	48
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	45
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	36
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	28
Rear brake application uneven	23
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	21
Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1c\|	19
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	17
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	17
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	17
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	16
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	16
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	15
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	14
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Windscreen has damage	12
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	12
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	12
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	11
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Rear brake binding	11
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	10
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	10
Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1c\|	10
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	10
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	10
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	9
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	9
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	9
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	7
Front Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	7
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	7
Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1c\|	7
Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1c\|	7
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	7
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	7
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	7
Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1b\|	7
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	7
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	6
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	6
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1b\|	6
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	6
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Front brake application uneven	6
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint \|2.4.G.4b\|	5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	5
Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1c\|	5
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	5
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1b\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	5
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	5
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	5
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	4
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	4
Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1c\|	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint \|2.4.G.4b\|	4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	4
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	4

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Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	322
Headlamp aim out of alignment	246
Registration plate lamp issues	177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	153
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	88
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	77
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	74
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	60
Registration plate issues	48
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	45
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	36
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	28
Rear brake application uneven	23
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	21
Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1c\|	19
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	17
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	17
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	17
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	16
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	16
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	15
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	14
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Centre Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Windscreen has damage	12
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	12
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	12
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	11
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Rear brake binding	11
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	10
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	10
Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1c\|	10
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	10
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	10
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	9
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	9
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	9
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	7
Front Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	7
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	7
Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1c\|	7
Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1c\|	7
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	7
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	7
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	7
Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1b\|	7
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	7
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	6
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	6
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1b\|	6
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	6
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Front brake application uneven	6
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint \|2.4.G.4b\|	5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	5
Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1c\|	5
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	5
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1b\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	5
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	5
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	5
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	5
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	4
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	4
Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1c\|	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint \|2.4.G.4b\|	4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	4
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	4

MOT History from tests of diesel CHRYSLER-JEEP CHEROKEEs year 1997

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