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R687 AAR

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Blue Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,843 mi
Last recorded111,843 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR687 AAR
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 111,843 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 109,479 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 105,415 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 105,415 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 105,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 103,459 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 103,459 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 91,990 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 91,990 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 3 Oct 2005 82,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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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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R687 AAR is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Blue with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R687 AAR, 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 R687 AAR registered?

R687 AAR is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R687 AAR safe to buy?

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