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R11 PMR

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

88,867 mi
Last recorded88,867 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 PMR
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 88,867 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 82,115 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 80,830 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 76,996 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 73,315 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 73,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 70,308 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 67,559 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush, Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside 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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Lateral movement, Both sides. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2019 62,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 56,148 miles

Both rear shock absorbers lower bushes deteriorated

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 55,688 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 55,237 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 53,779 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 53,042 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 51,983 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 51,224 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 50,093 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 48,798 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 48,798 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 47,268 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2008 45,667 miles

Front wiper blades split but clear screen

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 44,378 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 42,984 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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R11 PMR is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R11 PMR, 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 R11 PMR registered?

R11 PMR is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R11 PMR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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