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R326 EKP

1997 Jeep Cherokee

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,249 mi
Last recorded157,249 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee109,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR326 EKP
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 157,249 miles

oil leak

rear diff leaking

tank wet but not leaking

Fail 6 Jul 2010 157,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak

rear diff leaking

tank wet but not leaking

Pass 27 May 2009 154,074 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 146,009 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 132,506 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 129,805 miles

Both front metal b/pipes abit corroded slightly (where pipes go through inner wing areas)

Both front roll-bar inner bushes worn abit

Front w/blades abit split

O/S/F b/pads seem abit low

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 73,214 MOT tests across 7,811 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
6,765
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 569
Brake pipe excessively corroded 405
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 329
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R326 EKP is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 109,652 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R326 EKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R326 EKP registered?

R326 EKP is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R326 EKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R326 EKP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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