CarVerify

Free Car Check

R14 PJC

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Black Diesel 2499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,087 mi
Last recorded82,087 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Jeep
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 PJC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2008 82,087 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 78,039 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 78,039 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 74,104 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
Full Jeep Cherokee Sport reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R14 PJC is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R14 PJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R14 PJC?

You can check the full history of R14 PJC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R14 PJC registered?

R14 PJC is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R14 PJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R14 PJC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R14 PJC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R14 PJC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.