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R220 DUH

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

105,210 mi
Last recorded105,210 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 DUH
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 105,210 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 105,210 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-70-15c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 105,199 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 105,147 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 104,916 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 104,834 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 104,318 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 103,810 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 101,448 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 101,437 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively wheel cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting temp repair (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 97,113 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 92,787 miles

Exhaust noisy centre box and cat (7.1.4)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 88,076 miles

Exhaust noisy cat rattle (7.1.4)

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

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced reflectors showing corrosion (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 83,213 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 82,873 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 82,452 miles

cataliyic converter rattling

exhaust system corroded

front wipers split

slight play in steering box

tailgate struts weak

Pass 4 Oct 2010 81,802 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Drivers sunvisor loose but secures in raised postion

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Tailgate gas struts weak

Pass 28 Sep 2009 81,108 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

catalytic converter rattling.

long travel on handbrake.

rear wiper blade perished.

screen washers operation weak.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 80,271 miles

all rear metal brake pipes surface corosion

both rear leaf springs coroded

cat noisey

centre and rear exhaust clamps coroded

dampness around power steering box

engine oil leaks

long travel on hand brake lever

play in all front track rod ends

rear shocker bushes worn

slight brake inbalance rear brakes

slight play in both front anti roll bar d bushes

slight play in rear anti roll bar d bushes

surface corosion front metal brake pipes

Pass 4 Oct 2007 79,534 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

catalytic converter rattling.

long travel on handbrake.

rear brakes noisy when operated.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 77,958 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rattle in catalyst box

Fail 26 Sep 2006 77,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rattle in catalyst box

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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R220 DUH is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R220 DUH, 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 R220 DUH registered?

R220 DUH is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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