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K99 NUG

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,786 mi
Last recorded82,786 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK99 NUG
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 82,786 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (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))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 78,054 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 70,746 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 70,270 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 70,270 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 69,283 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 68,510 miles

Rear o/s and n/s leaf springs has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2020 68,046 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 68,046 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 67,280 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 65,742 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 65,179 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2015 65,179 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2014 63,885 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 63,885 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 62,340 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 60,928 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jun 2011 58,631 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 57,772 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 57,769 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 57,563 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 56,206 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 56,204 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 52,798 miles

Lateral Play in rear transmission. As rear wheels are pulled along their axis, 2-3 mm play is felt on both. suggest diff. check and trans. shaft assembly

Pass 17 Nov 2006 48,734 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 43,728 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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K99 NUG is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 K99 NUG, 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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K99 NUG is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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