2002 Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Limited Auto 3.7L Petrol · FP02 YHH

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though the history indicates a period of inconsistency regarding testing compliance. The most recent test on 20 March 2023 at 121,461 miles resulted in a failure with no recorded defects, suggesting the vehicle met minimum roadworthy standards at that time. This follows a clean pass in March 2022, indicating that while the vehicle has experienced failures, they appear to be administrative or minor reactive issues rather than a trend of escalating mechanical degradation. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,061 miles per year. The data shows a significant plateau in usage between March 2021 at 120,193 miles and March 2022 at 121,159 miles, where the vehicle covered only 966 miles in a full twelve months. The subsequent increase of 302 miles over the following year suggests the vehicle remains stationary for long periods of time. Such low mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components and fluid-related issues, despite the lack of high-mileage mechanical stress on the drivetrain. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focused on the effects of long-term storage. Low-use vehicles often suffer from seized brake calipers, perished suspension bushes, and degraded brake lines that do not manifest through high mileage. Given the age of the Cherokee, structural integrity must be verified for hidden corrosion, particularly on the chassis rails and floor pans where moisture typically collects. Because the MOT record shows no previous advisories, a manual check for weeping leaks or thinning brake discs is essential to ensure the low mileage has not masked underlying neglect.