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R185 CET

1997 Chryslerjeep Cherokee

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,459 mi
Last recorded110,459 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Chryslerjeep Cherokee109,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 CET
MakeChryslerjeep
ModelCherokee
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 110,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 106,561 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 102,283 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 102,283 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 97,206 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 97,206 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 91,040 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 91,040 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Chryslerjeep Cherokee?

Based on 488 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
6,207
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 33
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 17
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 13
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R185 CET is a 1997 Chryslerjeep Cherokee in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Chryslerjeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 109,368 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 Chryslerjeep Cherokee fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R185 CET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chryslerjeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Chryslerjeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R185 CET is a 1997 Chryslerjeep Cherokee, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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