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H12 BUV

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,062 mi
Last recorded166,062 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 BUV
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2023 166,062 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2006 86,630 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 84,939 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)

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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H12 BUV is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Limited A fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H12 BUV, 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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What year was H12 BUV registered?

H12 BUV is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is H12 BUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H12 BUV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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