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R117 JDD

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Grey Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,193 mi
Last recorded114,193 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 JDD
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2008 114,193 miles

Centre stop lamp not working but cannot see if connected

Exhaust has minor leak at manifold and at rear box

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 114,193 miles

Centre stop lamp not working but cannot see if connected

Exhaust has minor leak at manifold and at rear box

Pass 20 Sep 2007 112,012 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 112,021 miles

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

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

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

near side rear brake back plate slightly damp

Pass 20 Sep 2006 104,533 miles

all brake pipes corroded

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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R117 JDD is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Grey with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R117 JDD, 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 R117 JDD registered?

R117 JDD is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R117 JDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R117 JDD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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