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R456 CHW

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

122,140 mi
Last recorded122,140 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto99,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 CHW
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 122,140 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 121,647 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 120,892 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 120,290 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 119,693 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 118,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 118,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 116,661 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 114,072 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Dec 2017 114,072 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 111,628 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 111,628 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking pipcorroded (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 108,997 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 105,985 miles

Oil leak

raditer leacking

Pass 9 Dec 2013 103,559 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 101,132 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 97,836 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 93,282 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 88,056 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 81,776 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 75,255 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 68,471 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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R456 CHW is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R456 CHW, 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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What year was R456 CHW registered?

R456 CHW is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 11 December 1997.

Is R456 CHW safe to buy?

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