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R85 TBK

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport

Blue Petrol 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

121,180 mi
Last recorded121,180 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport101,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 TBK
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 May 2023 121,180 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn Both sides (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Various (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 118,574 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Plus bushes perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both sides (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Various (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Plus bushes perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner quarter panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 118,567 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Plus bushes perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both sides (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Various (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Plus bushes perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner quarter panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 115,003 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rubber bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Various including filler neck ()

Oil leak - Rear differential

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Both sides leaf springs corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner rear 1/4 panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 112,460 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded various ()

Oil leak, but not excessive numerous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded various (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 1/4 panels to rear of wheels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

fuel fill pipes cover corroded

rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2020 112,440 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides steel sections (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded various ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive numerous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded various (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 1/4 panels to rear of wheels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel fill pipes cover corroded

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2019 109,910 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides steel sections corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine /diffs/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides 1/4 panels behind wheels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 106,424 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner 1/4 panels( behind rear wheels) (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 103,805 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

front section exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2016 100,574 miles

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

Exhaust noisy internals collapsed? (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

tyres cracked/perished

Fail 11 Feb 2016 100,572 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear underfloor at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy internals collapsed? (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

tyres cracked/perished

Pass 18 Feb 2015 97,800 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all four tyres starting to crack

both front brake pipes not fully checked due to sheild on them

Fail 12 Feb 2015 97,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all four tyres starting to crack

both front brake pipes not fully checked due to sheild on them

Pass 4 Feb 2014 97,629 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 97,626 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 97,076 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 95,525 miles

Battery insecure

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

radiator poor

Pass 15 Jun 2010 89,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 89,631 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 84,442 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 84,442 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 82,201 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 82,186 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 74,450 miles

o/s/r tyre!!!!

Pass 13 Sep 2005 64,764 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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R85 TBK is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport in Blue with a 2,460cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R85 TBK, 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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R85 TBK is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport, first registered on 10 August 1997.

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