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R154 HTY

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Black Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,880 mi
Last recorded150,880 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 HTY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2008 150,880 miles

all ruber bushes perrished/deteriorated

all three wiper blades peeling/deteriorated

catalitic convertor rattles/loose inside

engine malfunction warning light illuminated

reverse lamp in-operative

slight play/knock from front suspension/steering links

surface corrosion all over

variouse oil leaks

Pass 9 Feb 2007 147,987 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 147,987 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

catalitic converter monolith loose & rattling.

n/s & o/s rear brake pipes corroded at union with wheel cylinders.

n/s/f brake pipe corroded,where pipe goes through wheel arch grommet.

o/s/f brake pipe corroded,where brake pipe goes through wheel arch grommet.

slight play in de dion bar bush on front axle.

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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R154 HTY is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Black with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R154 HTY, 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 R154 HTY registered?

R154 HTY is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 5 December 1997.

Is R154 HTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R154 HTY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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