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A7 BND

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,210 mi
Last recorded55,210 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 BND
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc
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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 55,210 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2025 55,177 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 53,719 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 52,468 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 50,144 miles

Suspension component ball joint has slight play offside and nearside upper and lower balljoints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 50,144 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play offside and nearside upper and lower balljoints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 49,549 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

steering dampner has a misting of oil

Pass 28 Sep 2020 48,396 miles

offside rear bump stop missing

steering dampenerhas a light misting of oil

Pass 17 Sep 2019 47,368 miles

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 17 Sep 2019 47,368 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 1 Oct 2018 46,257 miles

offside rear rubber bump stop missing

rear wiperblade rubber worn

Pass 27 Sep 2017 44,688 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front driveshaft oil seal damp with oil

offside rear rubber bump stop missing

Fail 26 Sep 2017 44,685 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front driveshaft oil seal damp with oil

offside rear rubber bump stop missing

Pass 16 Sep 2016 43,808 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front driveshaft oil seal leaking

Fail 16 Sep 2016 43,805 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 25 Sep 2015 42,918 miles

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

nearside front driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 19 Sep 2014 42,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust tail pipe corroded and holed

nearside front drive shaft oil seal leaking

rear tail gate rams worn

Pass 20 Sep 2013 40,972 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front driveshaft oil seal leaking slightly

rear wiperblade rubber worn

Pass 20 Sep 2012 39,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear leaf spring bolt resting against towing eye

Pass 14 Oct 2011 38,429 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 38,426 miles

Rear Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 38,379 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear axle casing corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2010 37,387 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 36,518 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 35,361 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 33,422 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 30,625 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 30,619 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Limited A?

Based on 37,016 MOT tests across 3,670 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,958
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,468
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,695
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,004
Headlamp aim too low 773
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 769
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A7 BND is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 101,064 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Limited A fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A7 BND, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Limited A typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Limited A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A7 BND is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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