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R161 SLO

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Green Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,607 mi
Last recorded160,607 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 SLO
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 160,607 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear bump stops missing

both rear shocker lower bushes perished

brake fluid low

nsf lower ball joint dust boot perished

slight play / end float in both rear half shafts

Pass 29 Jul 2016 158,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Door check strap noisey

Offside Front Outer Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Offside Front Wiper rubber split

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 156,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 154,432 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 154,343 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 148,960 miles

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 Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight end float in both rear wheels

Pass 20 Feb 2013 148,960 miles

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 Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight end float in both rear wheels

Pass 20 Feb 2012 145,268 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC S SCORED

Fail 6 Feb 2012 145,264 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake discs scored

n/s/f headlamp reflector getting discoloured.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 141,337 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 136,022 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 130,727 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 127,135 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 123,081 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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R161 SLO is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Green with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R161 SLO, 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 R161 SLO registered?

R161 SLO is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 16 October 1997.

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