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R210 ARL

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Grey Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,135 mi
Last recorded120,135 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR210 ARL
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 120,135 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Sep 2016 120,133 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 115,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 111,911 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear bump stop incomplete

Rear springs sagging slightly

Slight transmission fluid leak

Fail 27 Aug 2014 111,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear bump stop incomplete

Rear springs sagging slightly

Slight transmission fluid leak

Pass 1 Aug 2013 106,020 miles

Offside front tyre cut

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 6 Aug 2012 98,363 miles

Power steering pipes damp with fluid

Slight exhaust leak

Fail 23 Jul 2012 98,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipes damp with fluid

Slight exhaust leak

Pass 26 Aug 2011 93,755 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 88,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 88,527 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 80,831 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 77,032 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 71,206 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 66,973 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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R210 ARL is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Grey with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R210 ARL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R210 ARL?

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What year was R210 ARL registered?

R210 ARL is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 2 August 1997.

Is R210 ARL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R210 ARL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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