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R486 EAW

1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

177,783 mi
Last recorded177,783 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee104,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 EAW
MakeChrysler Jeep
ModelCherokee
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 177,783 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 177,783 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 171,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2014 171,812 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2013 164,678 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 156,240 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 147,884 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 147,882 miles

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)

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2010 140,415 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 132,026 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 124,572 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 118,357 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 112,007 miles

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

unabele to check wheel bearing for rhoughness due 4x4

Fail 30 Nov 2006 112,007 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

unable to check wheel bearing for ruffness

Pass 10 Dec 2005 105,255 miles

How Reliable is the Chrysler Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 35,554 MOT tests across 3,022 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
3,965
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,022
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,638
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,539
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,064
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,050
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R486 EAW is a 1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 104,689 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chrysler Jeep Cherokee fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,638 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R486 EAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chrysler Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Chrysler Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R486 EAW is a 1997 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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