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R172 XJW

1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,799 mi
Last recorded144,799 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE107,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 XJW
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Td Limited SE
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 144,799 miles

severe engine oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2010 136,638 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 129,631 miles

Oil leak

slight lift idler ball joint

Pass 14 Mar 2008 121,422 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 115,498 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2007 115,217 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 107,341 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 106,877 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine has oil leak

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE?

Based on 1,888 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
4,296
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 141
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 86
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 80
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 78
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
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R172 XJW is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 107,166 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 141 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R172 XJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R172 XJW registered?

R172 XJW is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Td Limited SE, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R172 XJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R172 XJW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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