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R771 GAC

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Grey Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,119 mi
Last recorded155,119 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,131 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 GAC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 155,119 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 155,116 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 154,787 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 145,944 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 135,142 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Jul 2010 120,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 108,679 miles

corrosion on various metal brake pipes

Fail 2 Jul 2009 108,679 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion on various metal brake pipes

Pass 8 Jul 2008 104,747 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 104,747 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 99,833 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 95,469 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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R771 GAC is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Grey with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R771 GAC, 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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R771 GAC is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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