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R725 YJN

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

90,001 mi
Last recorded90,001 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto99,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR725 YJN
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 90,001 miles

Nearside Front axle seal oil leak

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 87,431 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive DIFF SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 86,379 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Engine damp with oil

Play in steering linkaged

Transfer box damp

Pass 22 Aug 2023 84,131 miles

Engine damp with oil

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering linkages

Transfer box damp

Underside muddy

Pass 30 Aug 2022 82,303 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front hub seals damp with oil

Pass 3 Sep 2021 79,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 79,166 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative All not working. (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 72,550 miles

Offside Front steering joints slight play

front anti roll bar drop link bush's worn

rear shock bottom bush's perishing

under side muddy

Pass 9 Oct 2019 67,108 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox cooler hose O/S/F (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 62,108 miles

front anti roll bar drop link bushes perished

front metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2017 57,078 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement piers (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link arms both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 51,208 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 46,280 miles

underside of car muddy

Pass 22 Aug 2014 41,729 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 37,923 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 33,759 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 32,341 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 32,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 30,634 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 28,735 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 25,925 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 23,824 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 21,252 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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R725 YJN is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R725 YJN, 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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What year was R725 YJN registered?

R725 YJN is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R725 YJN shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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