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R112 JDD

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests37 (20 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate54.1%

Mileage

104,023 mi
Last recorded104,023 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto99,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 JDD
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 17 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 104,023 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 103,286 miles

Emissions unable to be completed emission to high to test on machine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill next to axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill next to axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 102,525 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 102,480 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 101,497 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 101,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 100,535 miles

Offside Front corrosion at trailing arm bush attachment to axle

steering damper leaking oil

Fail 1 Mar 2022 100,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front corrosion at trailing arm bush attachment to axle

steering damper leaking oil

Pass 2 Mar 2021 99,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 99,209 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 98,584 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 98,585 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 97,945 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 97,945 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2018 97,406 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 96,598 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 96,598 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 96,010 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 95,627 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 94,354 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 94,344 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 93,070 miles

play in offside and nearside front outer driveshaft universal joints

Fail 18 Mar 2014 93,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

play in offside and nearside front outer driveshaft universal joints

Pass 12 Apr 2013 92,192 miles

fan belt poor

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 92,177 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 91,196 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 91,196 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Exhaust system in poor condition

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear wheel cylinder has slight leak

Pass 6 Jun 2011 89,822 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 88,213 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 88,172 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 86,261 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2009 86,261 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 85,241 miles

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

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

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 6 Mar 2008 85,238 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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 26 Feb 2007 83,455 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 79,892 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 79,892 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto?

Based on 5,114 MOT tests across 573 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
3,966
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
573
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 329
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 149
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 119
Stop lamp not working 116
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R112 JDD is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 99,209 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R112 JDD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R112 JDD is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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