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R303 LSF

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,088 mi
Last recorded65,088 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto99,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 LSF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 65,088 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 65,084 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 63,488 miles

All four tyres showing signs of cracking around walls and tread. 235/50/18

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brakes 25% imbalance

Pass 15 May 2007 61,453 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 61,445 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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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R303 LSF is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R303 LSF, 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 R303 LSF registered?

R303 LSF is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R303 LSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R303 LSF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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