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J4 RWN

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Blue Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,042 mi
Last recorded111,042 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 RWN
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 111,042 miles

GENERALLY IN POOR CONDITION THROUGHOUT

loose flakey corrosion in poor condition

Fail 17 Sep 2015 111,038 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet latch (6.1.B.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

loose flakey corrosion in poor condition

Pass 12 Jul 2012 97,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Wear evident on handbrake ratchet.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 83,619 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 83,377 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 78,566 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 78,566 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FR discs / pads very poor / over heating

Pass 14 Jul 2009 76,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 73,439 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both n/s & o/s/f headlamp reflectors deteriorating!

parkbrake adjusted to maximum!

Pass 16 Jul 2007 66,311 miles

NS wiper split

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 65,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2006 59,798 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 58,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport?

Based on 30,601 MOT tests across 3,245 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
4,730
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,356
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,099
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 938
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 836
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 813
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J4 RWN is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Blue with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 101,131 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J4 RWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J4 RWN is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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