MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,764 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear light cluster slightly damaged
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear both leaf springs corroded
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases multiple (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear light cluster slightly damaged
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear both leaf springs corroded
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 swing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside side repeater dim
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
Brake performance not tested brake pipe failure o/s/f inner wing (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leak at joints (8.2.1.1 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
engine has an oil leak
front lower axle arm bushes deteriarted
front number plate broken
rear shock bushes deteriated
slight play in steering idler
Emissions not tested exhaust leaking on middle joints around cat (7.3.A.1)
engine has an oil leak
front lower axle arm bushes deteriarted
front number plate broken
rear shock bushes deteriated
slight play in steering idler
Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
SLIGHT DAMAGE FRONT NUMBER PLATE
SLIGHT PLAY STEERING SYSTEM
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SECTION (7.1.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced REFLECTOR CORRODED (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
SLIGHT DAMAGE FRONT NUMBER PLATE
SLIGHT PLAY STEERING SYSTEM
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
exhaust rattling
nearside rear tyre starting to crack in tread
signs that offside front tyre has been fouling at some time
How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport?
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R174 SLY is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Blue with a 2,454cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 R174 SLY, 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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R174 SLY is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 12 September 1997.
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