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R130 EGH

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

54,244 mi
Last recorded54,244 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 EGH
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 54,244 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 54,244 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 53,348 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 53,348 miles

Front Steering column shaft modification unsafe steering damper leaking oil (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 50,094 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 50,070 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2010 45,758 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

o/s/r bump stop rubber missing!

Pass 14 Oct 2010 45,758 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

o/s/r bump stop rubber missing!

Pass 4 Sep 2009 40,690 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 38,973 miles

both rear wheels has movement in rear diff

slight exhaust blow suspect catalyst

Pass 6 Aug 2007 36,847 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 34,371 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 34,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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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R130 EGH is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R130 EGH, 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 R130 EGH registered?

R130 EGH is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R130 EGH safe to buy?

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