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R546 XRT

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Black Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

192,941 mi
Last recorded192,941 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 XRT
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 192,941 miles

third brake light not working

Fail 15 Feb 2016 192,929 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

third brake light not working

Pass 20 Feb 2015 184,532 miles

front number plate deteriorating

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear

slight movement in nsf upper and lower suspention ball joints

Fail 12 Feb 2015 184,514 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)

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

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

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

front number plate deteriorating

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear

slight movement in nsf upper and lower suspention ball joints

Pass 10 Feb 2014 174,218 miles

os and ns headlamp reflectors deteriorating

rear brake hose upper ferrule slightly corroded

slight movement in osf antiroll bar bush

slight movement in osf lower suspention arm ball joint

Fail 4 Feb 2014 174,200 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)

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

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

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

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

os and ns headlamp reflectors deteriorating

rear brake hose upper ferrule slightly corroded

slight movement in osf antiroll bar bush

slight movement in osf lower suspention arm ball joint

Pass 24 Jan 2013 163,421 miles

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear

os and ns headlamp reflectors deteriorating but not reduceing light output severly

slight movement in ns outer track rod end ball joint

slight movement in osf and nsf antiroll bar bushs

Fail 10 Jan 2013 163,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

slight movement in ns outer track rod end ball joint

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear

os and ns headlamp reflectors deteriorating but not reduceing light output severly

slight movement in osf,nsf,nsr and osr antiroll bar bushs

Pass 4 Jan 2012 154,739 miles

osf,nsf,osr outer and nsr outer brake pipes slightly corroded

slight movement in nsf outer track rod end ball joint

Pass 8 Dec 2010 147,298 miles

osf,nsf,nsr and osr brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2010 147,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

osf,nsf,nsr and osr brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2009 140,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 139,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 133,467 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 133,455 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 124,258 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 124,258 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 114,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 114,025 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 109,686 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 109,686 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R546 XRT is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Black with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 R546 XRT, 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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R546 XRT is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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