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R121 EGH

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,090 mi
Last recorded162,090 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto99,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 EGH
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 162,090 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

side sils corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2024 152,878 miles

Nearside Front suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2023 149,428 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2022 148,363 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2021 147,454 miles

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 145,566 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2019 144,053 miles

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 142,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 139,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2016 136,619 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 133,991 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 130,392 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 128,083 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 125,809 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level stop light not working

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Oct 2012 125,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level stop light not working

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Sep 2011 111,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre outter side wall damaged

underbody covered in dirt

Fail 20 Sep 2011 111,922 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications (3.3.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 110,634 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in offside front panhard rod to chassis balljoint.

rear registration plate deteriorated.

Fail 24 Aug 2010 110,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in offside front panhard rod to chassis balljoint.

rear registration plate deteriorated.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 105,076 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 101,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2007 99,406 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 99,406 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 92,817 miles

exhaust clamps very rusty

Fail 27 Jun 2006 92,817 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust clamps very rusty

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto?

Based on 5,114 MOT tests across 573 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
3,966
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
573
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 329
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 149
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 119
Stop lamp not working 116
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R121 EGH is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 99,209 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R121 EGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R121 EGH is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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