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R181 DWR

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Blue Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,640 mi
Last recorded124,640 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 DWR
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009 124,640 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front suspension top and bottom ball joints slight lift

Fail 3 Dec 2009 124,582 miles

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front suspension top and bottom ball joints slight lift

Pass 2 Jul 2008 110,274 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 110,118 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 97,180 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 84,515 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 81,275 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 81,275 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 79,400 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jun 2005 79,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R181 DWR is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Blue with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R181 DWR, 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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R181 DWR is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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