MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,656 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Spring corroded
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner and outer sill and surrounding area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake pipe has slight corrosion
Nearside Rear brake pipe ha s slight corrosion
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
Nearside Front brake pipe has slight corrosion
Nearside Rear brake pipe ha s slight corrosion
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
oil leak ,gearbox leaking oil,differential leaking oil
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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)
oil leak ,gearbox leaking oil,differential leaking oil
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee?
Based on 73,214 MOT tests across 7,811 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R908 BAU is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 R908 BAU, 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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R908 BAU is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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