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R115 DWR

1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

195,806 mi
Last recorded195,806 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport111,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 DWR
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Sport
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 195,806 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 191,897 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 189,467 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 189,467 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 185,878 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 181,527 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 174,582 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 174,328 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 174,244 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 168,539 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 159,490 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 159,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 148,662 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

handbrake travel long

nearside rear tyre @ 2mm

offside rear tyre @ 2mm

rear brake hose contaminated with oil-rear diff oil seal leaking

slight end float nearside rear axle shaft

slight end float offside rear axle shaft

slight lift in nearside lower ball joint

slight lift in nearside track rod end

slight lift in offside track rod end

Fail 14 Apr 2011 148,357 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

handbrake travel long

nearside rear tyre @ 2mm

offside door mirror glass damaged

offside rear tyre @ 2mm

rear brake hose contaminated with oil-rear diff oil seal leaking

slight end float nearside rear axle shaft

slight end float offside rear axle shaft

slight lift in nearside lower ball joint

slight lift in nearside track rod end

slight lift in offside track rod end

Pass 21 Apr 2010 137,134 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 125,912 miles

rear tank strap rusty

Fail 20 Apr 2009 125,912 miles

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

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

rear tank strap rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2008 115,989 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 115,871 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 100,425 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 5 Apr 2007 100,425 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 6 Apr 2006 88,807 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 88,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Td Sport?

Based on 24,623 MOT tests across 2,823 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
5,083
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
2,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,117
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 772
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 749
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 700
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 664
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R115 DWR is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 111,973 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Td Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R115 DWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R115 DWR registered?

R115 DWR is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R115 DWR shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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