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R148 ONL

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,771 mi
Last recorded116,771 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 ONL
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 116,771 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 108,133 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 100,629 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 93,356 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 87,359 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 84,659 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 84,659 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 79,256 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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R148 ONL is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R148 ONL, 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 R148 ONL registered?

R148 ONL is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R148 ONL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R148 ONL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R148 ONL have outstanding finance?

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