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R146 UJB

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Green Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,213 mi
Last recorded113,213 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 UJB
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2008 113,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front discs rusting across brake surface

wear in n/s/f outter UJ

Pass 14 Sep 2007 109,049 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2007 108,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/f anti roll bar bush worn

slight roughness felt when spinning both rear wheels but cant determine whether wheel bearing or diff bearing rough and noisey

slight stiffness in steering when turning right

Fail 16 Aug 2006 103,566 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r fog lamp cracked but function ok

steering box damp with oil

Pass 16 Aug 2006 103,566 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r fog lamp cracked but function ok

steering box damp with oil

Pass 12 Sep 2005 96,282 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side rear lamp lens damaged

oil leak

steering box damp

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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R146 UJB is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Green with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R146 UJB, 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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R146 UJB is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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