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R326 XVW

1997 Jeep Cherokee

Grey Petrol 2464cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,153 mi
Last recorded109,153 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee109,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR326 XVW
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2017 109,153 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer/inner sill & Door step (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage but not seriously affecting drivers view

Central Rear Stop lamp not working

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 108,213 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 105,526 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 99,284 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 91,312 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 89,033 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 87,758 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 87,758 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 87,514 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 86,845 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 85,502 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 69,487 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 69,253 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 63,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 XVW is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee in Grey with a 2,464cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XVW, 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 XVW registered?

R326 XVW is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 18 September 1997.

Is R326 XVW safe to buy?

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