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H2 PSJ

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,987 mi
Last recorded108,987 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 PSJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 108,987 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bolt on chassis leg corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

oil leak from steering pipes

Pass 11 Aug 2025 108,923 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 108,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join/clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ATF on flexi hose to gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 8 Aug 2024 108,316 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join/clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ATF on flexi hose to gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 4 Aug 2023 108,147 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 107,971 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 107,718 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S FRONT DROP LINK BUSHES WORN/SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPES TO FLEXIS CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 107,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 107,053 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 106,936 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 106,835 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 106,826 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 106,357 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 105,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 105,201 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 101,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Jul 2014 101,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Jul 2013 97,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 93,492 miles

rear number plate damaged.

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 3 Jul 2012 93,489 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

nearside front tyre worn thin on outer edge.

rear number plate damaged.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 88,709 miles

both cooling fans are fouling.

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

offside rear door does not open.

rear number plate damaged.

Fail 29 Jun 2011 88,709 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both cooling fans are fouling.

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

offside rear door does not open.

rear number plate damaged.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 84,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 84,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2009 79,533 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 79,533 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 76,296 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 76,295 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 73,030 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 73,029 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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H2 PSJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 H2 PSJ, 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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H2 PSJ is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 11 November 1997.

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