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R275 VLU

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

194,437 mi
Last recorded194,437 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto99,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR275 VLU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2021 194,437 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 193,156 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 193,140 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 191,389 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 191,389 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 188,852 miles

Front BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP REFLECTORS IN POOR CONDITION JUST WITHIN SPEC

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 185,601 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 182,541 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 182,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 178,291 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 174,233 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 170,479 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 166,329 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 166,329 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 161,848 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2011 161,848 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2010 157,062 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 157,062 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 151,562 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 151,562 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 139,317 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 128,073 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2007 128,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 115,637 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 115,637 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto?

Based on 5,114 MOT tests across 573 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
3,966
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
573
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 329
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 149
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 119
Stop lamp not working 116
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R275 VLU is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R275 VLU, 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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R275 VLU is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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