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R508 LRS

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Black Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,341 mi
Last recorded127,341 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto99,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 LRS
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2015 127,341 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 166,809 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 166,798 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 164,539 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 164,528 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 159,992 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 159,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 154,252 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 154,233 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both rear shock bottom bushes in poor condition

Both rear tyres wearing close to wear indicators

Chip in windscreen

Front discs are in poor condition

Fuel lines slightly corroded

Offside front shock slightly damp

Oil just above the minimum

Slight exhaust blow at front

Unable to open nearside rear door

Pass 13 Mar 2009 146,099 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2009 146,099 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2008 138,569 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 130,811 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 121,378 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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R508 LRS is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Black with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R508 LRS, 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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R508 LRS is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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