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R683 YFC

1997 Jeep Cherokee

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

185,349 mi
Last recorded185,349 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee109,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR683 YFC
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 185,349 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 185,343 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 182,241 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 175,776 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 173,699 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 162,219 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 148,866 miles

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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R683 YFC is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R683 YFC, 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 R683 YFC registered?

R683 YFC is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R683 YFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R683 YFC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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