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R118 KSA

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Blue Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,069 mi
Last recorded184,069 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 KSA
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 184,069 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 184,069 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2012 176,672 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 175,962 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 167,867 miles

Front discs scored and corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2011 167,863 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front discs scored and corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2010 160,992 miles

nsr door hinge broken

Fail 9 Aug 2010 160,992 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nsr door hinge broken

Pass 17 Jul 2009 147,482 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front and rear axle casings corroded.

Fail 10 Jul 2009 147,324 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front and rear axle casings corroded.

Pass 25 Jun 2008 129,833 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 107,948 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 82,019 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 82,017 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 65,288 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 KSA is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Blue with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R118 KSA, 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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R118 KSA is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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