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R653 VEV

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Blue Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,800 mi
Last recorded118,800 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR653 VEV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 16 Nov 2009 118,800 miles

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 102,122 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 91,328 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 79,941 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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R653 VEV is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Blue with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R653 VEV, 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 R653 VEV registered?

R653 VEV is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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