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J500 MVS

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

143,345 mi
Last recorded143,345 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 MVS
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 143,345 miles

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

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

brake pipe at abs pump is corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2026 143,330 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear end of sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

brake pipe at abs pump is corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2025 141,062 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 136,258 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 133,600 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 132,158 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 132,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 129,077 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 129,073 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill outer and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2020 122,829 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 121,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 117,500 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 114,187 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 114,187 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 110,910 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 110,910 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 106,345 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 106,345 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 101,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 101,660 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 97,251 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 92,925 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 88,171 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 83,890 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 79,620 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 79,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 74,225 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 74,221 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

axle brake pipes appear corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2007 70,466 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 65,126 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 61,077 miles

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

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

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

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

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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J500 MVS is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 J500 MVS, 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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J500 MVS is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 20 November 1997.

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