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R232 UJB

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

121,847 mi
Last recorded121,847 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 UJB
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 121,847 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 120,656 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 119,721 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 119,693 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 118,268 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 116,134 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 113,992 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 111,271 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 104,604 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 97,041 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 89,875 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 88,431 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 88,430 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

unidentified knocking noise from nearside front when braking

Pass 28 Jul 2011 86,971 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear hubs have slight end float

Pass 27 Jul 2010 84,678 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 82,175 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 79,428 miles

oil leak rear diff

slight end float o/s rear hub

Fail 31 Jul 2007 76,068 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 76,068 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 68,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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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R232 UJB is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R232 UJB, 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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R232 UJB is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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