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R132 BAN

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,228 mi
Last recorded160,228 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 BAN
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 160,228 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 157,452 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 156,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 156,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 153,534 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 153,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 151,415 miles

all four tyres perished

brake pipes corroded

engine and gearbox wet with oil

offside rear parking brake cable outer casing damaged

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/75/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 147,227 miles

corrosion on rear brake pipes on nearside rear chassis rail

front tyres worn slightly on outer edge

offside front door check strap loose

offside handbrake cable deteriorated

offside rear bump stop missing

oil stains on engine,gearbox and diffs

parking brake lever reserve travel low

slight play in front and rear antiroll bar d bushes

Fail 2 Jan 2016 147,219 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion on rear brake pipes on nearside rear chassis rail

front tyres worn slightly on outer edge

offside front door check strap loose

offside handbrake cable deteriorated

offside rear bump stop missing

oil stains on engine,gearbox and diffs

parking brake lever reserve travel low

slight play in front and rear antiroll bar d bushes

Pass 2 Jan 2015 141,989 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 136,637 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 132,792 miles

STEERING BOX WORN.BOTH FRONT DOOR CHECK STRAPS BROKEN.ENGINE OIL LEAK.

Fail 21 Dec 2012 132,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

STEERING BOX WORN.BOTH FRONT DOOR CHECK STRAPS BROKEN.ENGINE OIL LEAK.

Fail 20 Dec 2011 128,898 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight lift in swivels

slight play in column

water & oil leaks

Pass 20 Dec 2011 128,898 miles

slight lift in swivels

slight play in column

water & oil leaks

Pass 23 Dec 2010 124,426 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit on outer edge

rear differential damp

Fail 21 Dec 2010 124,414 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

nearside front tyre close to limit on outer edge

rear differential damp

Pass 6 Nov 2009 120,381 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 115,792 miles

gearbox cooler pipe leaking

Fail 28 Nov 2008 115,783 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 112,307 miles

gear box oil leak from cooler pipe

interrer mirror missing

n/s/r seat belt has been removed

starts up in gear

Pass 6 Mar 2007 105,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all tyres wearing out of shape

o/s hand brake cabel slighty damage

revarse lights not working

Pass 17 Mar 2006 93,709 miles

O/S/R Handbrake cable outer casing split †

PAS pipe weaping slightly

Fail 9 Mar 2006 93,048 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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R132 BAN is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R132 BAN, 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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R132 BAN is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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