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R118 EAG

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Grey Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,666 mi
Last recorded136,666 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 EAG
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 136,666 miles

all metal brake pipe corroded

engine oil leaks

front brakes discs in poor condition

front pads look very low unable to view fully

front suspension corroded

nearside front tyre worn low

poor repaires to center exhaust joint and blowing slightly

power steering pipes corroded

slight play in all front upper and lower suspension arm ball joint recomend attention

under side of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 5 Sep 2012 136,658 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

all metal brake pipe corroded

engine oil leaks

front brakes discs in poor condition

front pads look very low unable to view fully

front suspension corroded

nearside front tyre worn low

poor repaires to center exhaust joint and blowing slightly

power steering pipes corroded

slight play in all front upper and lower suspension arm ball joint recomend attention

under side of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 4 May 2011 127,891 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 121,046 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

nearside rear seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 12 Apr 2010 120,983 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

nearside rear seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 2 Feb 2009 113,413 miles

nearside front tyre worn low

Fail 2 Feb 2009 113,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn low

Pass 14 Feb 2008 107,373 miles

exhaust in poor condition and blowing

inbalance on rear brakes

lift in both front top ball joints

oil leak

parking brake travel long

wipers split

Pass 27 Oct 2006 93,206 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 79,559 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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R118 EAG is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Grey with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R118 EAG, 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 R118 EAG registered?

R118 EAG is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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