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R912 SJH

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

208,557 mi
Last recorded208,557 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto99,209 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR912 SJH
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2010 208,557 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear foot and handbrake lower effort than nearside.

Rear leaf springs showing signs of wear.

Fail 2 Jan 2010 208,840 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2009 199,945 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 17 Dec 2007 192,411 miles

offside front tyre tread low

Pass 16 Dec 2006 178,609 miles

play in steering box

o/s/r suspension bump stop missing

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

both rear road springs very weak only just passed test

both tail gate rams weak

end float in both rear wheel bearings

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto?

Based on 5,114 MOT tests across 573 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
3,966
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
573
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 329
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 149
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 119
Stop lamp not working 116
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R912 SJH is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R912 SJH, 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 R912 SJH registered?

R912 SJH is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 13 December 1997.

Is R912 SJH safe to buy?

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