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R135 BCV

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Grey Petrol 2454cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,434 mi
Last recorded86,434 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 BCV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,454cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 86,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 79,938 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 79,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 72,953 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 67,456 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 65,264 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 64,539 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 63,233 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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R135 BCV is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Grey with a 2,454cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R135 BCV, 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 R135 BCV registered?

R135 BCV is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is R135 BCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R135 BCV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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