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R433 TKY

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,623 mi
Last recorded76,623 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto99,209 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR433 TKY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 76,623 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust/underbody/suspension components/chassis all corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2020 76,077 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower suspension components corroded

Lower underbody /inner wings corroded

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2019 72,525 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear leaf springs corroded (both sides)

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 72,525 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear leaf springs corroded (both sides)

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 71,815 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 71,806 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 70,897 miles

Offside Front brake as slight bind

Pass 17 Mar 2016 69,561 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 67,871 miles

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

exhaust middle box outer skin is corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2014 66,726 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2013 66,702 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 66,536 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 63,636 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 63,292 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 60,278 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 58,314 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 53,547 miles

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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R433 TKY is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R433 TKY, 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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R433 TKY is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 16 September 1997.

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