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R454 WNF

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Green Petrol 2454cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,531 mi
Last recorded131,531 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 WNF
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,454cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 131,531 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 131,526 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 127,786 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 124,267 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2013 122,100 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 122,100 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 118,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 118,006 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 111,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 111,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 103,089 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 96,976 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 91,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R454 WNF is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Green with a 2,454cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R454 WNF, 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 R454 WNF registered?

R454 WNF is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R454 WNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R454 WNF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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