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R558 ACK

1997 Jeep Cherokee

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,168 mi
Last recorded128,168 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee109,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR558 ACK
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2012 128,168 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2010

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2010
Pass 17 Apr 2009 108,845 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 107,346 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 94,424 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 86,689 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 86,688 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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R558 ACK is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R558 ACK, 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 R558 ACK registered?

R558 ACK is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R558 ACK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R558 ACK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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