MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,492 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside rear shock absorber lower mounting bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
offside rear shock absorber lower mounting bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
some steel brake pipes cannot be fully examined due to protective covering
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto?
Based on 5,114 MOT tests across 573 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R240 VKX is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Black with a 3,960cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 99,209 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 Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R240 VKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R240 VKX registered?
R240 VKX is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R240 VKX safe to buy?
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