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R908 BAU

1997 Jeep Cherokee

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,656 mi
Last recorded76,656 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee109,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR908 BAU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 76,656 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 74,127 miles

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))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 71,438 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 68,536 miles

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 65,985 miles

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)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 65,929 miles

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 63,748 miles

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)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 63,746 miles

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 63,118 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 56,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 56,309 miles

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 49,067 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)

oil leak ,gearbox leaking oil,differential leaking oil

Fail 29 Oct 2011 49,057 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 46,593 miles

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 44,832 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 42,900 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 41,369 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 39,736 miles

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

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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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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