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R590 VSB

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Red Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,078 mi
Last recorded82,078 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR590 VSB
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 82,078 miles

High level brake light inop

Oil leak

Signs of front tyres catching suspension

Unable to fully check rear seat belts

Pass 28 Jan 2010 75,260 miles

front brake pipes near bulk head corrded

oil leak

rear brake imbalance

Fail 20 Jan 2010 75,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

front brake pipes near bulk head corrded

oil leak

rear brake imbalance

Pass 20 Jan 2009 69,075 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre tread cracked all the way across

Fail 13 Jan 2009 68,976 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

offside front tyre tread cracked all the way across

Pass 8 Feb 2008 61,122 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 61,122 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 57,455 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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R590 VSB is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Red with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R590 VSB, 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 R590 VSB registered?

R590 VSB is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R590 VSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R590 VSB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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