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R505 EAG

1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,028 mi
Last recorded75,028 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport111,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR505 EAG
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Sport
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 75,028 miles

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

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

high level stop light not working cannot be sure it's connected

Fail 12 Nov 2008 75,028 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

high level stop light not working cannot be sure it's connected

Fail 20 Nov 2007 70,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 70,513 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 65,026 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 60,696 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)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Td Sport?

Based on 24,623 MOT tests across 2,823 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
5,083
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
2,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,117
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 772
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 749
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 700
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 664
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R505 EAG is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 111,973 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 Td Sport fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R505 EAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R505 EAG registered?

R505 EAG is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Sport, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R505 EAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R505 EAG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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