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R878 YRP

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,137 mi
Last recorded81,137 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto81,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR878 YRP
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited Auto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 81,137 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

crack in windscreen

front number plate cracked

o/s/r lamp cracked

Fail 22 Jun 2011 81,137 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/r lamp cracked

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

crack in windscreen

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2010 75,694 miles

slight crack in centre on windscreen

Pass 23 Jun 2009 73,246 miles

crack in top of front windscreen

Pass 22 Apr 2008 71,154 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 70,245 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 67,480 miles

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto?

Based on 46,063 MOT tests across 6,874 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
3,988
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
6,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,521
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,442
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,393
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,302
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,972
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R878 YRP is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 81,930 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,521 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R878 YRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R878 YRP registered?

R878 YRP is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited Auto, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R878 YRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R878 YRP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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