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R668 DNJ

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Blue Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

165,063 mi
Last recorded165,063 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR668 DNJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 165,063 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undersealed

Pass 15 Aug 2024 157,697 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 157,681 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 152,328 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 152,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn LOOSE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn NUT LOOSE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SILL (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SILL (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected VALANCE (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected VALANCE (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 151,429 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 151,425 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 148,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 145,251 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 142,517 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 141,118 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 141,110 miles

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

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 139,504 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 138,950 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2015 134,671 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 17 Jan 2015 134,670 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 11 Jan 2014 129,967 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 126,636 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 113,854 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 100,702 miles

rear tyres have sall cracks in side walls and tread

Pass 2 Jul 2009 94,565 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 88,506 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 85,032 miles

nearside rear tyre approaching the wear bars

radiator is leaking slightly

slight inbalance in the rear brakes

Pass 19 Jul 2006 77,449 miles

all metal brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion

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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R668 DNJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Blue with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R668 DNJ, 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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R668 DNJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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