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K70 WAD

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,690 mi
Last recorded142,690 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK70 WAD
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 142,690 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 142,690 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SEAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SEAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SEAL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 136,420 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play, both front d-bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both rears. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front axle rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 136,419 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Also not holding correctly. (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play, both front d-bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both rears. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front axle rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 125,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 125,359 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear steering arm. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 117,783 miles

Central Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rubber slightly perished. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Misting of oil on engine/gearbox area.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 117,782 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rubber slightly perished. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Misting of oil on engine/gearbox area.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 110,145 miles

Misting of oil on engine area.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 110,143 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Central joint. (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Misting of oil on engine area.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 106,116 miles

interior mirror missing

suspension bushes perishing

Fail 21 Oct 2016 106,106 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

interior mirror missing

suspension bushes perishing

Fail 20 Jul 2016 106,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded forward of the two (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rearmost of the two (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 102,301 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 102,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 100,277 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 100,011 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 97,903 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 95,163 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 91,534 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 87,284 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 82,710 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 78,230 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 73,374 miles

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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K70 WAD is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 K70 WAD, 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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K70 WAD is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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