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R537 AKL

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Green Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,609 mi
Last recorded117,609 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR537 AKL
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2007 117,609 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 102,590 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 102,587 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 10 Feb 2006 102,419 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2005 93,953 miles

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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R537 AKL is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Green with a 2,460cc 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 R537 AKL, 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 R537 AKL registered?

R537 AKL is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R537 AKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R537 AKL 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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