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R719 WSK

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Grey Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,778 mi
Last recorded65,778 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR719 WSK
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 65,778 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 65,778 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2013 62,995 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 62,995 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 60,414 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 57,707 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brake discs very rough

Pass 2 Aug 2010 55,135 miles

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

exhaust catalytic covertor noisey,

Pass 3 Jul 2009 53,263 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 53,263 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 52,575 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 50,651 miles

front brake pipes and brake hoses covered in grease

Fail 22 Jun 2007 50,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust clamp broken

Pass 5 Apr 2006 49,269 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

both front brake pipes covered by (spring type} protection making examination difficult

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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R719 WSK is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Grey with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 R719 WSK, 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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R719 WSK is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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