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R354 UKN

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Red Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,347 mi
Last recorded127,347 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR354 UKN
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 127,347 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

centre liight n/w

Pass 2 Feb 2015 123,224 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 123,044 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 122,572 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2014 113,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 106,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 103,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake disc in poor condition.

Pass 29 Jan 2011 97,344 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R TYRES HAVE SLIGHT PLAY.

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 94,974 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

The n/s front tyre is wearing on the edges.

The o/s rear tyre is cracking on the tread and side walls

Pass 25 Jan 2010 94,974 miles

The n/s front tyre is wearing on the edges.

The o/s rear tyre is cracking on the tread and side walls

Pass 30 Dec 2008 90,601 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 86,391 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 81,166 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 75,707 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R354 UKN is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Red with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R354 UKN, 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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R354 UKN is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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