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R366 EGJ

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Green Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,810 mi
Last recorded59,810 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR366 EGJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 59,810 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 59,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 59,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 59,588 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 59,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 59,226 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 May 2022 59,226 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 58,990 miles

Nearside Front headlight deteriorated but light output not reduced

Offside Front headlight deteriorated but light output not reduced

coolant leak from bottom hose

oil leak

rear brake pipe unions corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2020 58,830 miles

Nearside Front headlight deteriorated but light output not reduced

Offside Front headlight deteriorated but light output not reduced

slight coolant leak

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2020 58,830 miles

Nearside Front headlight deteriorated but light output not reduced

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front headlight deteriorated but light output not reduced

slight coolant leak

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2018 58,642 miles

Nearside Front headlight deteriorated but light output not reduced

Offside Front headlight deteriorated but light output not reduced

slight coolant leak

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2018 58,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 57,997 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak bottom hose joint onto radiator

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front driveshaft universal joint worn

Pass 30 Oct 2015 57,442 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 57,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 56,668 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 56,385 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 56,385 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 55,876 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 55,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 55,378 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 54,748 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 54,094 miles

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

Nearside front tyre sidewalls perished

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

Offside front tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 1 Aug 2007 53,515 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 53,515 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 52,877 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 52,877 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2005 51,994 miles

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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R366 EGJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Green with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R366 EGJ, 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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R366 EGJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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