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R723 THL

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Green Lpg 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

137,168 mi
Last recorded137,168 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto99,209 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR723 THL
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 137,168 miles

slight play both front top ball joints

Pass 6 Jul 2017 134,979 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 133,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front drive shaft (U) jay has slight movement

offside front drive shaft (U) jay has slight movement

prop shaft front (U) jay has slight play

Pass 24 Jul 2015 131,483 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 131,479 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Anti-lock braking system component modified but not inappropriately (3.4.4)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 126,492 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 120,186 miles

Anti-lock braking system component modified but not inappropriately (3.4.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 114,771 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 111,258 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front discs worn and lipped

Pass 23 Jul 2010 107,683 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 107,683 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 97,272 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 91,174 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 86,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 80,374 miles

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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R723 THL is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Green with a 3,960cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R723 THL, 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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R723 THL is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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