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R749 ETL

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Green Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

141,542 mi
Last recorded141,542 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR749 ETL
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 141,542 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Oct 2015 136,199 miles

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 133,483 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 130,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 129,926 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside wiper blade split slightly

Fail 16 Aug 2012 129,926 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside wiper blade split slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2011 123,775 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2010 114,895 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2010 114,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2009 106,840 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 95,928 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 87,134 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 81,895 miles

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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R749 ETL is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Green with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R749 ETL, 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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R749 ETL is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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