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R144 JDD

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Blue Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,928 mi
Last recorded111,928 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 JDD
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 111,928 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 103,245 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 103,245 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 89,529 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 89,529 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 86,276 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 85,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 80,615 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 80,615 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

leak from auto box cooler pipe

wheel arch trim missing n/s rear

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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R144 JDD is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Blue with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R144 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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What year was R144 JDD registered?

R144 JDD is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R144 JDD safe to buy?

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