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R414 DRF

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Black Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,915 mi
Last recorded112,915 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 DRF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2011 112,915 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted

n/s/f drivers door mirror cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2010 110,369 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 110,369 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 99,063 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 94,573 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 91,849 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 91,849 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 29 May 2006 83,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2005 72,174 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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R414 DRF is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Black with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R414 DRF, 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 R414 DRF registered?

R414 DRF is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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