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R661 TKL

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

116,752 mi
Last recorded116,752 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto99,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR661 TKL
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 116,752 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

headlamp reflectors slightly corroded although not affecting beam pattern

nearside sill holed although outwith prescibed area

Fail 27 Jan 2012 116,752 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

headlamp reflectors slightly corroded although not affecting beam pattern

nearside sill holed although outwith prescibed area

Pass 17 Jan 2011 116,510 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 116,510 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 114,348 miles

slight endfloat rear bearings

Fail 5 Jan 2010 114,245 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 31 May 2008 110,340 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 May 2008 110,266 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2007 97,499 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 97,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2006 86,483 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 86,483 miles

Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 80,788 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight oil leak at nearside front driveshaft seal

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto?

Based on 5,114 MOT tests across 573 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
3,966
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
573
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 329
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 149
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 119
Stop lamp not working 116
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R661 TKL is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 99,209 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 Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R661 TKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R661 TKL is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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