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R526 NDC

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Red Petrol 2454cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,021 mi
Last recorded179,021 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,131 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 NDC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,454cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2010 179,021 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 179,021 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 172,827 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 172,694 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 164,735 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 164,735 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 150,294 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 4 Jan 2007 150,052 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R526 NDC is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Red with a 2,454cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R526 NDC, 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 R526 NDC registered?

R526 NDC is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R526 NDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R526 NDC shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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