MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,349 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Drivers seat play in frame
Exhaust pipe chaffing rear anti roll bar
Horn defective
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside and offside headlamps discoloured
Nearside front drive shaft slight leak
Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
o/s/r rebound rubber slightly detatched
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
o/s/r rebound rubber slightly detatched
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
o/s/f tyre cracking on outer sidewall
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
o/s/f tyre cracking on outer sidewall
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport?
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R279 XDB is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,356 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R279 XDB, 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 R279 XDB registered?
R279 XDB is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 3 December 1997.
Is R279 XDB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R279 XDB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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