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R455 ESG

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Red Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,158 mi
Last recorded92,158 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR455 ESG
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 92,158 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 84,038 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 28 Mar 2008 84,030 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

battery insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2006 80,454 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 79,945 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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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R455 ESG is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Red with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R455 ESG, 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 R455 ESG registered?

R455 ESG is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R455 ESG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R455 ESG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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