MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,863 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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)
o/s/r and n/s/r leaf springs slightly weak
rear road spring bushes slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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)
o/s/r and n/s/r leaf springs slightly weak
rear road spring bushes slightly deteriorated
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
o/s/r inner sill under car starting to rust
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto?
Based on 5,114 MOT tests across 573 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R78 UKH is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R78 UKH, 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 R78 UKH registered?
R78 UKH is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R78 UKH safe to buy?
The MOT history for R78 UKH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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