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R113 JDD

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

174,884 mi
Last recorded174,884 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 JDD
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 174,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

general body corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2018 173,046 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable worn

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust corroded.

Pass 10 Mar 2017 171,328 miles

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

slight body corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2016 169,643 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 169,643 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 166,499 miles

exhaust corroded.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 161,642 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 158,020 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 157,157 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 154,878 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 154,878 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 148,154 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 148,150 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 139,758 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres just passed test

Pass 25 Jul 2007 130,432 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 119,917 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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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R113 JDD is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R113 JDD, 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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R113 JDD is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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