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R208 DWR

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Blue Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,763 mi
Last recorded95,763 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 DWR
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2008 95,763 miles

near side front tyre starting to crack outer wall

Fail 22 Aug 2008 95,763 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side front tyre starting to crack outer wall

Pass 28 Sep 2007 94,266 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 91,492 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 88,302 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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R208 DWR is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Blue with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R208 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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What year was R208 DWR registered?

R208 DWR is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R208 DWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R208 DWR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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