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R179 VLU

1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport Le

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,400 mi
Last recorded122,400 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 VLU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Sport Le
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2015 122,400 miles

Handbrake travel

Wear to front tyres

Corosion to both rear leafsprings

Pass 24 Mar 2014 116,137 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 109,514 miles

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

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s front tyre worn on edge

Pass 20 Mar 2012 105,006 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s front tyre perished

Pass 4 Apr 2011 101,222 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 101,045 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 96,481 miles

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

n/s headlight glass cracked and refector deteriorating

Fail 29 Mar 2010 96,461 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

n/s headlight glass cracked and refector deteriorating

Pass 26 Mar 2009 91,786 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s head light cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2007 81,663 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 68,881 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2005 56,136 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 54,651 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front tie bar bushes cracking.

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Td Sport Le?

Based on 1,026 MOT tests across 176 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,248
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
176
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 95
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 69
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 35
drive shaft coupling is excessively worn 35
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30
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R179 VLU is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport Le in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Td Sport Le fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R179 VLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Td Sport Le typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Td Sport Le is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R179 VLU registered?

R179 VLU is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport Le, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R179 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R179 VLU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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