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R950 MGK

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,326 mi
Last recorded103,326 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto99,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR950 MGK
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2008 103,326 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 103,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 102,192 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 98,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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.

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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R950 MGK is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R950 MGK, 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 R950 MGK registered?

R950 MGK is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is R950 MGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R950 MGK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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