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RUI 5153

1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Black Petrol 2429cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,365 mi
Last recorded101,365 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto99,209 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUI 5153
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,429cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 101,365 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 101,365 miles

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 98,329 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 98,329 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 95,766 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 95,731 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor area (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most bushes of front anti roll bar (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 91,454 miles

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

exhaust carroded

Pass 15 Oct 2012 90,696 miles

scuff marks front windscreen

Fail 2 Oct 2012 90,694 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

battery insecure

engine pulley worn and niosey

scuff marks front windscreen

Pass 1 Jul 2011 87,842 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 87,821 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 87,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

the heat shield on the cat is slightly deterioated

the offside and nearside rear leaf springs are slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2010 83,000 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 78,043 miles

steering damper slighty leaking

Fail 10 Jun 2008 73,307 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 73,307 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 64,626 miles

o/s rear seat belt coverd in black gaffer tape

Pass 27 Mar 2006 56,161 miles

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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RUI 5153 is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Black with a 2,429cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RUI 5153, 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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RUI 5153 is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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