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R167 MPB

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Red Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,805 mi
Last recorded150,805 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 MPB
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 150,805 miles

Exhaust clamp insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid box (7.1.2)

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 150,805 miles

Exhaust clamp insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid box (7.1.2)

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 138,478 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 138,478 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 125,678 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 125,678 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 123,441 miles

both lower controll arm bushes starting to perish

Pass 26 Feb 2014 121,812 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 118,969 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 118,800 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 116,650 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 115,390 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 115,380 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside front brake disc scored and corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2010 113,415 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 110,581 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 110,579 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 89,728 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 70,854 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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R167 MPB is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Red with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R167 MPB, 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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R167 MPB is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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