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R165 HTY

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,840 mi
Last recorded77,840 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 HTY
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 77,840 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 77,327 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 75,216 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2014 74,392 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2014 74,392 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 73,065 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 73,065 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 73,012 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 May 2010 72,586 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 70,680 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Fail 28 May 2009 70,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2008 66,502 miles

NEAR SIDE MIRROR GLASS IS NOT SECURE

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

OFF SIDE FRONT HEADLAMP REFLECTOR IS IN POOR CONDITION

OIL LEAKING FROM NEAR SIDE FRONT AXLE SEAL

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 66,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

NEAR SIDE MIRROR GLASS IS NOT SECURE

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

OFF SIDE FRONT HEADLAMP REFLECTOR IS IN POOR CONDITION

OIL LEAKING FROM NEAR SIDE FRONT AXLE SEAL

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 May 2007 60,100 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 60,099 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Advise front axle seal leaking gear oil

Advise front brake pads wearing low

Advise nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 52,139 miles

Advise nearside front outer driveshaft universal joint rusty and worn

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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R165 HTY is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R165 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 R165 HTY registered?

R165 HTY is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 10 November 1997.

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