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R174 NAJ

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,763 mi
Last recorded67,763 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto99,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 NAJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2007 67,763 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 67,763 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 59,967 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak from offside front hub seal

Fail 26 May 2006 59,813 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2005 54,084 miles
Fail 12 May 2005 53,934 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R174 NAJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R174 NAJ, 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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What year was R174 NAJ registered?

R174 NAJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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