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R957 SLY

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Grey Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,228 mi
Last recorded104,228 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto99,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR957 SLY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2014 104,228 miles

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

gearbox oil leak

offside and nearside headlamps inner housing slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 98,841 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 92,542 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 88,435 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 83,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 77,650 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 72,278 miles

chip in windscreen

nearside front tyre close to limit

offside rear tyre getting close to limit

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 4 Jun 2007 69,560 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 69,560 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Apr 2006 63,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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R957 SLY is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Grey with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R957 SLY, 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 R957 SLY registered?

R957 SLY is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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