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R826 NNP

1997 Jeep Cherokee

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

141,999 mi
Last recorded141,999 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee109,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR826 NNP
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 141,999 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 141,993 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to several areas marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to several areas marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 139,578 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 139,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 136,619 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 134,150 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 134,150 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 134,112 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 131,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced trailing arm (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 128,277 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 128,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 125,528 miles

parking brake only just met minimum requirments

Pass 9 Dec 2013 123,210 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 123,210 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 116,245 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 116,245 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 115,480 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 112,768 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 112,768 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 108,014 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 99,822 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 99,822 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 90,657 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 90,657 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 81,773 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 81,773 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 75,150 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 75,150 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres perished.

o/s/f steel brake pipe lightley coroded

o/s/r seatbelt showing signs of fraying.

Pass 19 Sep 2005 69,222 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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R826 NNP is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 R826 NNP, 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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R826 NNP is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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