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R120 NAJ

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Grey Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

53,298 mi
Last recorded53,298 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 NAJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 53,298 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 53,298 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 52,647 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 51,284 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 51,284 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 49,725 miles

ADVISE WASH JETS POOR

Offside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP

ADVISE AREAS OF CORROSION AT FRONT INNER WINGS AND REAR SPRING MOUNT AREAS

ADVISE SUSPENSION HEIGHT APPEARS UNEVEN

Pass 16 Sep 2014 47,238 miles

advise corrosion to left and right outer sills/rear spring mounting areas

advise headlamp reflectors poor

advise lf tyre worn on outer edge

advise rear axle tube corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 43,115 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nearside front drive shaft u/j worn

Fail 13 Sep 2013 43,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nearside front drive shaft u/j worn

Pass 8 Oct 2012 39,089 miles

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

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 39,089 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Oil leak

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 37,338 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 35,624 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 35,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 33,672 miles

Nearside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2008 31,555 miles

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 29,290 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 27,227 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 24,587 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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R120 NAJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Grey with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R120 NAJ, 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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R120 NAJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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