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R768 TWB

1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,255 mi
Last recorded127,255 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport111,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR768 TWB
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Sport
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 127,255 miles

end float on rear half shaft

rear wheel bearings noisey

slight play in rear leaf spring

slight split in wiper blade

Fail 12 Nov 2015 127,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

play in offside front uj

rear half shaft end float

rear wheel bearings noisey

slight play in offside rear leaf spring

slight split in wiper blade

Pass 28 Oct 2014 119,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

end float on rear hubs

Fail 23 Oct 2014 119,700 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

end float on rear hubs

Pass 16 Oct 2013 110,275 miles

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

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

front headlights dim

slight end float on rear half shafts

Fail 11 Oct 2013

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

front headlights dim

slight end float on rear half shafts

Pass 5 Oct 2012 99,247 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 98,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

diff leaking oil

nearside front leaking oil from axle

power steering pump looks like its leaking

towbar power socket insecure and cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2011 90,925 miles

o/s/f outer brake disc scored slightly

Fail 5 Sep 2011 90,925 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f outer brake disc scored slightly

Pass 27 Aug 2010 83,652 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 73,973 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 73,973 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 68,801 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 64,244 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 64,244 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 56,103 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 50,974 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Td Sport?

Based on 24,623 MOT tests across 2,823 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
5,083
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
2,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,117
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 772
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 749
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 700
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 664
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R768 TWB is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 111,973 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 Td Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R768 TWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Td Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Td Sport is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R768 TWB registered?

R768 TWB is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is R768 TWB safe to buy?

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