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R437 DRF

1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,199 mi
Last recorded84,199 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport111,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR437 DRF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Sport
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2013 84,199 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

NSF HEADLAMP TARNISHING INTERNALLY.

OIL LEAKS ON AND AROUND ENGINE.

OSF BRAKE DISC SHOWING WEAR AND COROSSION.

SLIGHT PLAY IN OSF HALF SHAFT OUTER UJ BEARING.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 82,883 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 82,881 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 80,537 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 78,495 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 72,423 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 69,484 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 67,953 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Td Sport?

Based on 24,623 MOT tests across 2,823 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
5,083
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
2,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,117
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 772
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 749
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 700
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 664
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R437 DRF is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 111,973 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Td Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R437 DRF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Td Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Td Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R437 DRF registered?

R437 DRF is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport, first registered on 18 November 1997.

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