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R436 VLU

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Green Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,012 mi
Last recorded91,012 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR436 VLU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2008 91,012 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 85,785 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

high level brake lamp inop

Pass 16 Jun 2006 77,819 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 60,603 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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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R436 VLU is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Green with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R436 VLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R436 VLU registered?

R436 VLU is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R436 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R436 VLU shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R436 VLU have outstanding finance?

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