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P980 RTM

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Black Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,534 mi
Last recorded111,534 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP980 RTM
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 111,534 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 111,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 107,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 107,524 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 101,388 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 94,741 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 81,581 miles

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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P980 RTM is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Black with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P980 RTM, 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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What year was P980 RTM registered?

P980 RTM is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 2 July 1997.

Is P980 RTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P980 RTM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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