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R234 VLU

1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A

Green Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,563 mi
Last recorded100,563 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A101,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 VLU
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Limited A
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 100,563 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 95,833 miles

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front Tyre worn on inner edge

struggled to meet Emission limits

Fail 15 Oct 2014

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front Tyre worn on inner edge

struggled to meet Emission limits

Pass 12 Feb 2014 90,235 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 90,223 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 86,716 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 83,248 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 76,804 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 70,003 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 60,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 57,022 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

THE O/S & N/S PARKING BRAKE CABLES ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION & SHOULD BE REPLACED. THE GEARBOX OIL COOLER PIPES ARE STARTING TO LEAK. THE AUXILLARY DRIVE BELT IS CRACKED & REQUIRES RENEWAL.

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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R234 VLU is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A in Green with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R234 VLU, 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 R234 VLU registered?

R234 VLU is a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Limited A, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R234 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R234 VLU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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