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R238 PGF

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Green Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,652 mi
Last recorded172,652 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 PGF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 172,652 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 172,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 165,648 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 165,648 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2014 158,926 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 May 2014 158,179 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 154,386 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 154,386 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 149,694 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2011 142,298 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front discs pitted

Pass 15 Mar 2010 138,113 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 131,841 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 123,381 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 111,989 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 102,587 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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R238 PGF is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Green with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R238 PGF, 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 R238 PGF registered?

R238 PGF is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R238 PGF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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