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R79 HTY

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Green Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

188,730 mi
Last recorded188,730 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 HTY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 188,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 176,133 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 167,177 miles

both rear suspension bump stops missing

exhaust downpipe knocking against gearbox cross member

long handbrake lever travel

marks to windscreen

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r shock absorber lower bush worn & casing corroded

slight lift in n/s/f top suspension ball joint

Fail 31 Oct 2017 167,177 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

exhaust downpipe knocking against gearbox cross member

long handbrake lever travel

marks to windscreen

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r shock absorber lower bush worn & casing corroded

slight lift in n/s/f top suspension ball joint

Pass 31 Oct 2016 160,106 miles

front diff oil seal leaking

fuel filler pipe cover panel holed & corroded

marks to windscreen

o/s/r outer body sill holed & corroded advise repair

oil leaks

rear shock absorber lower bushes worn

rear suspension bump stops missing

slight leak from cat to centre joint

Fail 31 Oct 2016 160,106 miles

Ball joint has excessive play steering box drag link track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front diff oil seal leaking

fuel filler pipe cover panel holed & corroded

marks to windscreen

o/s/r outer body sill holed & corroded advise repair

oil leaks

rear shock absorber lower bushes worn

rear suspension bump stops missing

slight leak from cat to centre joint

Pass 26 Nov 2015 153,759 miles

various minor oil leaks

long handbrake lever travel

n/s/r lower shock absorber lower bush worn

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2014 146,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear bump stops are corroded plus holed

slight movement in the track rod end connected to the steering box

Fail 16 Sep 2014 146,682 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear bump stops are corroded plus holed

slight movement in the track rod end connected to the steering box

Pass 19 Sep 2013 140,472 miles

front anti roll bar bushes perished

n/s/r lower shock absorber bush perished

slight oil leaks

Pass 19 Sep 2012 133,406 miles

front antiroll bar link bushes perishing

slight blow from exhaust downpipe

Pass 31 Aug 2011 125,608 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 125,607 miles

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

excessive play to n/s/f drive u/j

n/s/f shock absorber top mounting corroded

rear brake pipe's lightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2010 117,724 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

o/s/f door top mount breaking up

o/s/r leaf spring weak

Pass 9 Sep 2009 110,442 miles

corrosion to n/s/f shocker mounting point

front drive shaft u/j's have slight wear

light surface corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2008 103,695 miles

front brake disc's slightly worn

nearside + offside rear leaf springs has slight play in bushes

nearside rear seat belt slight fluffing or fraying

oil leak

rear brake hose slightly deteriorated

rear brake pipe corroded

steering column top bearing worn

Fail 16 Sep 2008 103,685 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 96,732 miles

light surface corrosion

slight corrosion to center exhaust system

Pass 30 Oct 2006 90,231 miles

coolant leak

engine oil leak

front axle oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2005 83,280 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 83,280 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

coolant leaking

slight play to n/s front balljoints

wiper blade split

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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R79 HTY is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Green with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R79 HTY, 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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R79 HTY is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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