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Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto

Black · Petrol · 1995 · 3,960 cc

L8 FXFMOT history

L8 FXF is a black petrol Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto first used on 16 Jan 1995. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 99,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
99,227 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 FXF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jeep
Model
Cherokee Limited Auto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,960 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
16 Jan 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 FXF was last recorded at 99,227 miles on 19 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Feb 2012: 64,356 miles, lower than 610,178 miles on 5 Feb 2011.
  • 26 Feb 2018: 71,155 miles, lower than 73,932 miles on 3 Mar 2017.
  • 17 Feb 2020: 88,460 miles, lower than 88,755 miles on 10 Feb 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
99,226 miles · 18 May 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,227 miles
  • 2025 – 98,438 miles
  • 2024 – 97,713 miles
  • 2023 – 97,232 miles
  • 2022 – 95,642 miles
  • 2021 – 90,570 miles
  • 2020 – 88,460 miles
  • 2019 – 84,512 miles
  • 2018 – 71,160 miles
  • 2017 – 73,932 miles
  • 2016 – 71,313 miles
  • 2015 – 69,797 miles
  • 2013 – 67,958 miles
  • 2012 – 64,356 miles
  • 2011 – 610,178 miles
  • 2010 – 58,125 miles
  • 2009 – 55,790 miles
  • 2007 – 55,096 miles
  • 2006 – 50,860 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,227 miles
  • MinorBrake lever not releasing correctly difficult to operate (1.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch allRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint worn.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,227 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    99,227 miles
    Test number
    680168481459
    • MinorBrake lever not releasing correctly difficult to operate (1.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all

  2. Fail99,226 miles (+788)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,226 miles
    Test number
    871473698014
    • MajorFront Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBrake lever not releasing correctly difficult to operate (1.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all

  3. Pass98,438 miles (+725)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    98,438 miles
    Test number
    797596729889
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass97,713 miles (+481)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    97,713 miles
    Test number
    271893812308
    • MinorNearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass97,232 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    97,232 miles
    Test number
    591763942172
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail97,230 miles (+1,588)2 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,230 miles
    Test number
    405303527384
    • MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass95,642 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    95,642 miles
    Test number
    244070555958
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail95,639 miles (+5,069)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,639 miles
    Test number
    338289855814
    • MajorCentral Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive wear in top ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass90,570 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    90,570 miles
    Test number
    109536482321
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint worn. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail90,570 miles (+2,110)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,570 miles
    Test number
    927154798149
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Steering locking device missing steering arm ball joint split pin missing. (2.1.3 (d))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint worn. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass88,460 miles (-295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    88,460 miles
    Test number
    238469257585
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail88,755 miles (+4,243)2 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,755 miles
    Test number
    309678069811
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass84,512 miles (+13,352)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    84,512 miles
    Test number
    226212719987
    • MinorFront Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass71,160 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    71,160 miles
    Test number
    314459220046
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  15. Fail71,155 miles (-2,777)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,155 miles
    Test number
    245449821997
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass73,932 miles (+2,619)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    73,932 miles
    Test number
    190477863108
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened both (2.4.A.2)

  17. Pass71,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    71,313 miles
    Test number
    394692020359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,313 miles (+1,516)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,313 miles
    Test number
    167749403968
    • Repaired at testRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass69,797 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    69,797 miles
    Test number
    468492165072
    • NoteInterior mirror notfitted

  20. Fail69,795 miles (+1,837)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,795 miles
    Test number
    245542965093
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteInterior mirror notfitted

  21. Pass67,958 miles (+3,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    67,958 miles
    Test number
    838726213020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass64,356 miles (-545,822)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    64,356 miles
    Test number
    137528832481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass610,178 miles (+552,053)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    610,178 miles
    Test number
    809156731031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,125 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    58,125 miles
    Test number
    322897130018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail58,125 miles (+2,335)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,125 miles
    Test number
    660177130030
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass55,790 miles (+694)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    55,790 miles
    Test number
    411427249079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass55,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    55,096 miles
    Test number
    340632427298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail55,096 miles (+4,236)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,096 miles
    Test number
    173642827284
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass50,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    50,860 miles
    Test number
    171881006271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 FXF

Does L8 FXF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 FXF is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 FXF?
The MOT on L8 FXF is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 FXF done?
L8 FXF was recorded at 99,227 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 2,439 miles a year.
Has L8 FXF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 FXF has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 FXF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 7 Feb 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L8 FXF find?
L8 FXF passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: brake lever not releasing correctly difficult to operate; offside front outer drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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