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N4 RFK

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

130,696 mi
Last recorded130,696 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 RFK
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 130,696 miles

Driver s window faulty and in need of attention.

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHESWORN BOTH SIDES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle bump stops missing and need renewing.

Pass 29 Jul 2024 130,096 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Differential housing leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 128,917 miles

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 128,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusters not functioning. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 128,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 127,698 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine block area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 127,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine block area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded / fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 127,696 miles

Exhaust system insecure front pipe / cat clamp - corroded / fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure battery terminal connections (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine block area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded / fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 127,596 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front / rear clamps - corroded / fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine block area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 126,807 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 123,736 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both - corroded reflectors (1.7.5a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

note : service brake performance just met

Pass 1 Feb 2016 120,323 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 120,320 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn universal joint (2.5.C.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 116,059 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 113,558 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 109,358 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 107,076 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 104,185 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 101,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 98,288 miles

Advise auto gearbox hoses leaking oil

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 98,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise auto gearbox hoses leaking oil

Nearside Front Drag link 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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N4 RFK is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N4 RFK, 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 N4 RFK registered?

N4 RFK is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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